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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L1 VHAMOT history

L1 VHA is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 21 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 142,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L1 VHA white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,958 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 VHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 VHA was last recorded at 142,958 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,956 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
14,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,958 miles
  • 2025 – 116,124 miles
  • 2024 – 115,679 miles
  • 2023 – 102,267 miles
  • 2022 – 88,230 miles
  • 2021 – 71,898 miles
  • 2020 – 48,410 miles
  • 2019 – 33,039 miles
  • 2018 – 21,056 miles
  • 2017 – 17,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,958 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,958 miles
    Test number
    678614427416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail142,956 miles (+26,832)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,956 miles
    Test number
    232991157203
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,124 miles (+445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    909102270835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail115,679 miles (+99)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,679 miles
    Test number
    273568289204
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail115,580 miles (+13,313)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    551155628396
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass102,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,267 miles
    Test number
    605228290411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,267 miles (+14,037)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,267 miles
    Test number
    675990898715
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass88,230 miles (+16,332)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    220050716010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,898 miles (+23,488)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    972046864213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,410 miles (+15,371)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,410 miles
    Test number
    443400752467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,039 miles (+11,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,039 miles
    Test number
    290764887252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass21,056 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    21,056 miles
    Test number
    658011281293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,449 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,449 miles
    Test number
    214066032055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    17,122 miles
    Test number
    593197500364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 VHA

Does L1 VHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 VHA is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 VHA?
The MOT on L1 VHA is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 VHA done?
L1 VHA was recorded at 142,958 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 14,712 miles a year.
Has L1 VHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 VHA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 VHA 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 L1 VHA find?
L1 VHA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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