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Audi A5

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,698 cc

L19 SHOMOT history

L19 SHO is a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 22 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

L19 SHO silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
147,218 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 SHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L19 SHO was last recorded at 147,218 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 11,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,339 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,879 miles
Average per year
6,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,218 miles
  • 2025 – 135,339 miles
  • 2024 – 123,382 miles
  • 2020 – 119,727 miles
  • 2019 – 113,609 miles
  • 2018 – 96,342 miles
  • 2017 – 90,293 miles
  • 2016 – 84,026 miles
  • 2015 – 78,528 miles
  • 2014 – 75,000 miles
  • 2013 – 67,975 miles
  • 2011 – 53,864 miles
  • 2010 – 41,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,218 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower forward arm outer ball joint (hub mounted) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front ( rear arms )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,218 miles (+11,879)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,218 miles
    Test number
    813810717732
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower forward arm outer ball joint (hub mounted) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,339 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,339 miles
    Test number
    764679465778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front ( rear arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,241 miles (+11,859)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    625851678440
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front ( rear arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,382 miles
    Test number
    817469629031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,382 miles (+3,655)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,382 miles
    Test number
    305772211576
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    557518813384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail119,727 miles (+6,118)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    928331998848
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb changed (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb changed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    557261685717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,609 miles (+17,267)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    678838205926
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shields loose but unlikely to fall off

  10. Pass96,342 miles (+6,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    278413336162
    • AdvisoryFront tyre tread depths getting low

  11. Pass90,293 miles (+6,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    425985245598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass84,026 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    883888388147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,528 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,528 miles
    Test number
    816700685034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,000 miles (+7,025)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    425486874011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,975 miles (+14,111)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,975 miles
    Test number
    956384623091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,864 miles
    Test number
    327629731301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,861 miles (+12,802)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    226339731392
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass41,059 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,059 miles
    Test number
    491854950436
    • NoteEXHAUST EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO PRODUCE A READING

Questions about L19 SHO

Does L19 SHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L19 SHO expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L19 SHO?
The MOT on L19 SHO expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L19 SHO done?
L19 SHO was recorded at 147,218 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 6,791 miles a year.
Has L19 SHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 SHO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L19 SHO 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 L19 SHO find?
L19 SHO failed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower forward arm outer ball joint (hub mounted); nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear outer position lamp not working, and 7 more.

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