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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L20 LSYMOT history

L20 LSY is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 8 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 182,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L20 LSY white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
182,158 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LSY was last recorded at 182,158 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 14,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,746 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,412 miles
Average per year
12,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,158 miles
  • 2025 – 167,746 miles
  • 2024 – 155,068 miles
  • 2023 – 143,517 miles
  • 2022 – 131,711 miles
  • 2021 – 119,557 miles
  • 2020 – 107,874 miles
  • 2019 – 95,418 miles
  • 2018 – 82,251 miles
  • 2017 – 67,275 miles
  • 2016 – 55,692 miles
  • 2015 – 43,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,158 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))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

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,158 miles (+14,412)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    182,158 miles
    Test number
    327028486754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,746 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    167,746 miles
    Test number
    650184296184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail167,746 miles (+12,678)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,746 miles
    Test number
    669268289518
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass155,068 miles (+11,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,068 miles
    Test number
    871876976364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,517 miles (+11,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,517 miles
    Test number
    915532331044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,711 miles (+12,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,711 miles
    Test number
    146346948771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,557 miles (+11,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,557 miles
    Test number
    356942436446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,874 miles (+12,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,874 miles
    Test number
    748346510848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass95,418 miles (+13,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    352776393931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass82,251 miles (+14,976)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,251 miles
    Test number
    967802536932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,275 miles (+11,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    349504396371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass55,692 miles (+11,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,692 miles
    Test number
    351962988928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass43,745 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,745 miles
    Test number
    246960489448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,706 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    904493015117
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in centre (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L20 LSY

Does L20 LSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LSY is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 LSY?
The MOT on L20 LSY is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 LSY done?
L20 LSY was recorded at 182,158 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 12,598 miles a year.
Has L20 LSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LSY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 LSY 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 L20 LSY find?
L20 LSY passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 5 more.

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