
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass102,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 102,267 miles
- Test number
- 605228290411
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass88,230 miles (+16,332)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 88,230 miles
- Test number
- 220050716010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,898 miles (+23,488)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 71,898 miles
- Test number
- 972046864213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,410 miles (+15,371)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 48,410 miles
- Test number
- 443400752467
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass21,056 miles (+607)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 21,056 miles
- Test number
- 658011281293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,449 miles (+3,327)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 20,449 miles
- Test number
- 214066032055
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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