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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V8 FSMMOT history

V8 FSM is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

V8 FSM grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,216 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 FSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 FSM was last recorded at 110,216 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 11,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2015: 29,817 miles, lower than 35,442 miles on 27 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,276 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,940 miles
Average per year
6,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,216 miles
  • 2025 – 98,276 miles
  • 2024 – 85,715 miles
  • 2023 – 85,692 miles
  • 2022 – 81,566 miles
  • 2021 – 77,299 miles
  • 2020 – 69,958 miles
  • 2019 – 64,239 miles
  • 2018 – 54,944 miles
  • 2017 – 48,115 miles
  • 2016 – 38,111 miles
  • 2015 – 29,817 miles
  • 2014 – 35,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,216 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Linkage arm on n/s front suspension arm (possibly for automatic headlight adjuster?) broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,216 miles (+11,940)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,216 miles
    Test number
    117036273596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,276 miles (+12,561)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,276 miles
    Test number
    333646252804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,715 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,715 miles
    Test number
    229930857838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,713 miles (+21)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,713 miles
    Test number
    470287427672
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  5. Pass85,692 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,692 miles
    Test number
    508598491634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,690 miles (+4,124)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    211480568966
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass81,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    286455873624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,566 miles (+4,267)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    742929277214
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    352987989057
    • AdvisoryLinkage arm on n/s front suspension arm (possibly for automatic headlight adjuster?) broken

  10. Fail77,299 miles (+7,341)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    464047866919
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLinkage arm on n/s front suspension arm (possibly for automatic headlight adjuster?) broken

  11. Pass69,958 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    965384305652
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust sleeve clamps corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeadlight self levelling sensor linkage snapped

  12. Fail69,958 miles (+5,719)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    115255114463
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust sleeve clamps corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeadlight self levelling sensor linkage snapped

  13. Pass64,239 miles (+9,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,239 miles
    Test number
    925628433512
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass54,944 miles (+6,829)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,944 miles
    Test number
    151438594820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,115 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,115 miles
    Test number
    154000947947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,982 miles (+7,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,982 miles
    Test number
    376959923975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass38,111 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,111 miles
    Test number
    144618819590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp centre sleeve corroded.

  18. Fail38,111 miles (+8,294)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,111 miles
    Test number
    427034983710
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp centre sleeve corroded.

  19. Fail29,817 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    619595685099
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass29,817 miles (-5,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    966855485026
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass35,442 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,442 miles
    Test number
    946756184064
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteRear tyres cracked in treads
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V8 FSM

Does V8 FSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 FSM is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 FSM?
The MOT on V8 FSM is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 FSM done?
V8 FSM was recorded at 110,216 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,276 miles a year.
Has V8 FSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 FSM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 FSM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 FSM find?
V8 FSM passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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