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Audi Q5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

S50 ALKMOT history

S50 ALK is a black diesel Audi Q5 first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 192,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

S50 ALK black Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
192,528 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 ALK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 ALK was last recorded at 192,528 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,528 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,528 miles
  • 2025 – 178,852 miles
  • 2024 – 163,291 miles
  • 2023 – 149,110 miles
  • 2022 – 137,865 miles
  • 2021 – 126,695 miles
  • 2020 – 112,898 miles
  • 2019 – 107,066 miles
  • 2018 – 95,268 miles
  • 2017 – 82,233 miles
  • 2016 – 68,900 miles
  • 2015 – 63,804 miles
  • 2014 – 54,665 miles
  • 2013 – 45,091 miles
  • 2012 – 44,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,528 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,528 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    192,528 miles
    Test number
    894127868731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail192,528 miles (+274)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,528 miles
    Test number
    574622749237
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail192,254 miles (+13,402)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,254 miles
    Test number
    116027313356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass178,852 miles (+15,561)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    178,852 miles
    Test number
    665814616126
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre close to legal limit and very badly worn on edges
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre close to legal limit and very badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass163,291 miles (+232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,291 miles
    Test number
    109399480902
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose x 2

  6. Fail163,059 miles (+13,949)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,059 miles
    Test number
    885056980861
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass149,110 miles (+11,245)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,110 miles
    Test number
    245421603458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,865 miles (+11,170)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,865 miles
    Test number
    689050507064
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass126,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,695 miles
    Test number
    916714439011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail126,695 miles (+13,797)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,695 miles
    Test number
    121655253963
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass112,898 miles (+5,832)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,898 miles
    Test number
    311797396970
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass107,066 miles (+11,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,066 miles
    Test number
    204767118910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass95,268 miles (+13,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,268 miles
    Test number
    343838867596
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  14. Pass82,233 miles (+13,333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,233 miles
    Test number
    497838817186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,900 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,900 miles
    Test number
    991743839689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,804 miles (+9,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,804 miles
    Test number
    475883108585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,665 miles (+9,574)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    596109744397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

  18. Pass45,091 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,091 miles
    Test number
    215914843359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,020 miles
    Test number
    506580342335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 ALK

Does S50 ALK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 ALK is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 ALK?
The MOT on S50 ALK is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 ALK done?
S50 ALK was recorded at 192,528 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 10,812 miles a year.
Has S50 ALK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 ALK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 ALK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S50 ALK find?
S50 ALK passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm inner bush; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most, and 1 more.

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