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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L18 XEDMOT history

L18 XED is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 1 Mar 2015. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

L18 XED black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
116,859 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XED was last recorded at 116,859 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,853 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
10,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,859 miles
  • 2024 – 108,413 miles
  • 2023 – 96,667 miles
  • 2022 – 85,358 miles
  • 2021 – 73,494 miles
  • 2020 – 58,005 miles
  • 2019 – 48,140 miles
  • 2018 – 35,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,859 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,859 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,859 miles
    Test number
    513940436249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail116,853 miles (+8,440)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,853 miles
    Test number
    760819620913
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,413 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,413 miles
    Test number
    127085791246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,413 miles (+11,746)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,413 miles
    Test number
    390286872380
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,667 miles
    Test number
    163187829917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,664 miles (+10,306)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,664 miles
    Test number
    648762494143
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass85,358 miles (+11,864)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,358 miles
    Test number
    601692195023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,494 miles (+15,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,494 miles
    Test number
    840998264763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,005 miles (+9,865)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,005 miles
    Test number
    510828752516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,140 miles (+12,407)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    182904589824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,733 miles
    Test number
    124552102992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail35,733 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,733 miles
    Test number
    163694739248
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 XED

Does L18 XED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 XED expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 XED?
The MOT on L18 XED expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 XED done?
L18 XED was recorded at 116,859 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 10,894 miles a year.
Has L18 XED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XED has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 XED 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 L18 XED find?
L18 XED passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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