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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

VRM 7MOT history

VRM 7 is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 218,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

VRM 7 grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
218,639 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VRM 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VRM 7 was last recorded at 218,639 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,636 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
12,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,639 miles
  • 2025 – 208,175 miles
  • 2024 – 197,226 miles
  • 2023 – 182,583 miles
  • 2022 – 169,032 miles
  • 2021 – 157,539 miles
  • 2020 – 141,077 miles
  • 2019 – 121,201 miles
  • 2018 – 103,748 miles
  • 2017 – 97,452 miles
  • 2016 – 82,884 miles
  • 2015 – 68,519 miles
  • 2014 – 64,813 miles
  • 2013 – 51,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,639 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper rear arm bush's splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-pipe.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Change soon.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,639 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    218,639 miles
    Test number
    486912591773
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper rear arm bush's splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail218,636 miles (+10,461)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,636 miles
    Test number
    982111560298
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper rear arm bush's splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass208,175 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    208,175 miles
    Test number
    688565644910
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Change soon.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Shock absorber dust guard/bump stop severely deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.
  4. Fail208,175 miles (+10,949)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,175 miles
    Test number
    204130318482
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Change soon.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Shock absorber dust guard/bump stop severely deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.
  5. Pass197,226 miles (+14,643)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    197,226 miles
    Test number
    256306863333
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 107W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  6. Pass182,583 miles (+13,551)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    182,583 miles
    Test number
    802605494642
    • AdvisoryCentral Front undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass169,032 miles (+11,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,032 miles
    Test number
    695167521015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass157,539 miles (+16,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    157,539 miles
    Test number
    455482843094
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass141,077 miles (+19,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,077 miles
    Test number
    423685776736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass121,201 miles (+17,453)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,201 miles
    Test number
    263205807603
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  11. Pass103,748 miles (+6,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,748 miles
    Test number
    679710670373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass97,452 miles (+14,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,452 miles
    Test number
    942971921394
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass82,884 miles (+14,365)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    842718148467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,519 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    746504235020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,813 miles (+13,631)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,813 miles
    Test number
    478992964046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,182 miles
    Test number
    849876453093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VRM 7

What vehicle is registration VRM 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VRM 7 on a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 1 Mar 2010. 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 VRM 7 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VRM 7 is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on VRM 7?
The MOT on VRM 7 is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VRM 7 done?
VRM 7 was recorded at 218,639 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 12,898 miles a year.
Has VRM 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VRM 7 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on VRM 7 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 VRM 7 find?
VRM 7 passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper rear arm bush's splitting; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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