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Audi Q5

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,967 cc

X3 ABFMOT history

X3 ABF is a grey diesel Audi Q5 first used on 22 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 178,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

X3 ABF grey Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
178,874 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 ABF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 ABF was last recorded at 178,874 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 10,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
168,291 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,583 miles
Average per year
11,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,874 miles
  • 2025 – 168,291 miles
  • 2023 – 163,147 miles
  • 2022 – 159,479 miles
  • 2021 – 150,939 miles
  • 2020 – 142,125 miles
  • 2019 – 124,902 miles
  • 2018 – 105,491 miles
  • 2017 – 95,071 miles
  • 2016 – 85,691 miles
  • 2015 – 66,617 miles
  • 2014 – 48,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45x20 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,874 miles (+10,583)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    178,874 miles
    Test number
    921395337567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45x20 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass168,291 miles (+5,144)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    168,291 miles
    Test number
    829002333369
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass163,147 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,147 miles
    Test number
    117587176823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  4. Fail163,147 miles (+3,668)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,147 miles
    Test number
    960103369265
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  5. Pass159,479 miles (+8,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,479 miles
    Test number
    329618971082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,939 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,939 miles
    Test number
    215448764212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail150,939 miles (+8,814)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,939 miles
    Test number
    132506678677
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,125 miles (+17,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,125 miles
    Test number
    303472787795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,902 miles (+19,411)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,902 miles
    Test number
    700597477105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,491 miles (+10,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,491 miles
    Test number
    313484451852
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass95,071 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,071 miles
    Test number
    187322311336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,691 miles (+19,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,691 miles
    Test number
    987040779805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,617 miles (+18,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    679979565168
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass48,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    828480754152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about X3 ABF

Does X3 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 ABF is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 ABF?
The MOT on X3 ABF is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 ABF done?
X3 ABF was recorded at 178,874 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 11,195 miles a year.
Has X3 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 ABF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X3 ABF 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 X3 ABF find?
X3 ABF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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