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GVL 38

2007 Audi Q5

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

54,662 mi
Last recorded54,662 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVL 38
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 54,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 54,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,128 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 129,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 122,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 114,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 109,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 53,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 53,937 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind exhaust box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 101,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 90,776 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,568 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 52,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,584 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,456 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 46,456 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,998 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,963 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 41,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,310 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 26,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,695 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q5?

Based on 932,637 MOT tests across 109,587 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,701
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
109,587
On UK Roads
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GVL 38 is a 2007 Audi Q5 in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

The Audi Q5 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 19 years old, this Audi Q5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVL 38 registered?

GVL 38 is a 2007 Audi Q5, first registered on 3 April 2007.

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