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L121 SHM

2014 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,596 mi
Last recorded75,596 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi Q565,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 SHM
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,596 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 75,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 70,514 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,902 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,114 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,611 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 39,804 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2018 34,561 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 32,268 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 32,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L121 SHM is a 2014 Audi Q5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Audi Q5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 65,219 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi Q5 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 12 years old, this Audi Q5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L121 SHM registered?

L121 SHM is a 2014 Audi Q5, first registered on 17 December 2014.

Is L121 SHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 SHM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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