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Audi Q5

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

V16 BABMOT history

V16 BAB is a white diesel Audi Q5 first used on 28 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 124,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

V16 BAB white Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,991 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 BAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 BAB was last recorded at 124,991 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 2,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,021 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,970 miles
Average per year
6,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,991 miles
  • 2025 – 122,021 miles
  • 2024 – 106,943 miles
  • 2019 – 95,554 miles
  • 2018 – 86,674 miles
  • 2017 – 78,276 miles
  • 2016 – 68,833 miles
  • 2015 – 59,823 miles
  • 2014 – 55,474 miles
  • 2013 – 49,559 miles
  • 2012 – 39,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,991 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,991 miles (+2,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,991 miles
    Test number
    699529946582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass122,021 miles (+15,078)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,021 miles
    Test number
    449973979896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,943 miles (+11,389)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    756267218202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,554 miles (+8,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,554 miles
    Test number
    184839775480
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront upper inner arm bushes just starting to crack and perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush split but resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush split but resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass86,674 miles (+8,398)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    943292148374
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (Recommend attention soon) (5.2.3 (j))
  6. Pass78,276 miles (+9,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    235316611723
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner, both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves starting to perish and crack.
  7. Pass68,833 miles (+9,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    718605457085
    • AdvisoryFront navigation unit and camera unit removed from front windscreen
  8. Pass59,823 miles (+4,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    305530048897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges worn (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass55,474 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    337761334300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,559 miles (+10,381)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,559 miles
    Test number
    455821043491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,178 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,178 miles
    Test number
    377943892426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,577 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,577 miles
    Test number
    306853682261
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Questions about V16 BAB

Does V16 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 BAB is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 BAB?
The MOT on V16 BAB is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 BAB done?
V16 BAB was recorded at 124,991 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
Has V16 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 BAB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on V16 BAB 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 V16 BAB find?
V16 BAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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