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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

SAM 306MOT history

SAM 306 is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 21 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

SAM 306 grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,345 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAM 306
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAM 306 was last recorded at 128,345 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 4,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,280 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,065 miles
Average per year
6,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,345 miles
  • 2025 – 124,280 miles
  • 2024 – 120,743 miles
  • 2023 – 115,615 miles
  • 2022 – 110,147 miles
  • 2021 – 107,789 miles
  • 2020 – 104,862 miles
  • 2019 – 98,838 miles
  • 2018 – 94,330 miles
  • 2016 – 87,383 miles
  • 2015 – 80,073 miles
  • 2014 – 72,672 miles
  • 2013 – 58,384 miles
  • 2012 – 45,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,345 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0-4.0mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,345 miles (+4,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,345 miles
    Test number
    702944337535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,280 miles (+3,537)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,280 miles
    Test number
    431297165482
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,743 miles (+5,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,743 miles
    Test number
    174707380803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,615 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    825875693209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,147 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,147 miles
    Test number
    674090063847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,789 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,789 miles
    Test number
    834674382780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,862 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,862 miles
    Test number
    805369884997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,838 miles (+4,508)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,838 miles
    Test number
    443416122203
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass94,330 miles (+6,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,330 miles
    Test number
    281316790517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn below service standard

  10. Pass87,383 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,383 miles
    Test number
    583053569365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0-4.0mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail87,319 miles (+7,246)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    607380243256
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working DRL lamp ( sidelamps) Inopp (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font Both number plates (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0-4.0mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,073 miles (+7,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,073 miles
    Test number
    304919820666
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record results

  13. Pass72,672 miles (+14,288)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,672 miles
    Test number
    699123694272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,384 miles
    Test number
    666642003348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,384 miles (+12,561)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,384 miles
    Test number
    799602203394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass45,823 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,823 miles
    Test number
    189115902385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,272 miles
    Test number
    116284562113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SAM 306

What vehicle is registration SAM 306 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAM 306 on a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 21 Aug 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAM 306 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAM 306 is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAM 306?
The MOT on SAM 306 is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAM 306 done?
SAM 306 was recorded at 128,345 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,565 miles a year.
Has SAM 306 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAM 306 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on SAM 306 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 SAM 306 find?
SAM 306 passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, and 1 more.

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