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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

L16 EVSMOT history

L16 EVS is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L16 EVS black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,837 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 EVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 EVS was last recorded at 110,837 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,756 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
6,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,837 miles
  • 2024 – 107,461 miles
  • 2023 – 97,581 miles
  • 2022 – 83,181 miles
  • 2021 – 82,059 miles
  • 2020 – 78,724 miles
  • 2019 – 72,525 miles
  • 2018 – 70,419 miles
  • 2017 – 60,352 miles
  • 2016 – 52,869 miles
  • 2015 – 48,038 miles
  • 2014 – 43,984 miles
  • 2013 – 36,289 miles
  • 2012 – 28,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,837 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,837 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    886849361764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,756 miles6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,756 miles
    Test number
    530309007296
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both low beam and high beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

  3. Fail110,726 miles (+3,265)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    926888734779
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear fog light initiates reverse lamps. (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass107,461 miles (+9,880)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,461 miles
    Test number
    512725042846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,581 miles (+14,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,581 miles
    Test number
    821212014100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    493433667326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,181 miles (+1,122)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    293442526007
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass82,059 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,059 miles
    Test number
    826973539536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,724 miles (+6,199)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,724 miles
    Test number
    532629571910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,525 miles (+2,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,525 miles
    Test number
    495551909900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,419 miles (+10,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,419 miles
    Test number
    439937349894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn / bold on inner edge

  12. Pass60,352 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    879340237443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,869 miles
    Test number
    658091115044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail52,869 miles (+4,831)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,869 miles
    Test number
    188880532083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    787007155046
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail48,038 miles (+4,054)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    969317555035
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail43,984 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    168028754432
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres out of shape

  18. Pass43,984 miles (+7,695)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    378648954062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres out of shape

  19. Pass36,289 miles (+8,220)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,289 miles
    Test number
    757541753022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass28,069 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,069 miles
    Test number
    887542952051
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTwo rear tyres has cutts in tred

Questions about L16 EVS

Does L16 EVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 EVS is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 EVS?
The MOT on L16 EVS is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 EVS done?
L16 EVS was recorded at 110,837 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,016 miles a year.
Has L16 EVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 EVS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 EVS 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 L16 EVS find?
L16 EVS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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