Audi A5
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc
L20 VSSMOT history
L20 VSS is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 117,182 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 117,182 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,881 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 VSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 VSS was last recorded at 117,182 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 9,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 108,012 miles · 12 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,170 miles
- Average per year
- 8,881 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,182 miles
- 2024 – 108,012 miles
- 2022 – 88,678 miles
- 2021 – 78,101 miles
- 2020 – 70,420 miles
- 2019 – 65,871 miles
- 2018 – 60,795 miles
- 2017 – 52,402 miles
- 2016 – 39,964 miles
- 2015 – 21,994 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,182 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryUndertray/engine cover fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Undertrays fitted to vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,182 miles (+9,170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 117,182 miles
- Test number
- 517029584890
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUndertray/engine cover fitted
Pass108,012 miles (+9,730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 108,012 miles
- Test number
- 221445826875
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle
Pass98,282 miles (+9,604)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 98,282 miles
- Test number
- 157225838467
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUndertray/engine cover fitted
Pass88,678 miles (+10,577)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 88,678 miles
- Test number
- 418208821972
- AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
- AdvisoryHEATSHIELD REAR CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,101 miles (+7,681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 78,101 miles
- Test number
- 867487743435
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders
Pass70,420 miles (+4,549)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 70,420 miles
- Test number
- 545034913037
- AdvisoryENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
- AdvisoryFLOOR COVERED BOTH SIDES NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
- AdvisorySILLS COVERED BOTH SIDES NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
Pass65,871 miles (+5,076)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 65,871 miles
- Test number
- 118750025735
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle
Pass60,795 miles (+5,565)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 60,795 miles
- Test number
- 823295698390
- AdvisoryUNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED
Pass55,230 miles (+2,828)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 55,230 miles
- Test number
- 697483978463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,402 miles (+12,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 52,402 miles
- Test number
- 328294093745
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to record
Pass39,964 miles (+17,970)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 39,964 miles
- Test number
- 214723237809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,994 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 21,994 miles
- Test number
- 805271665015
- NoteSmall chip in windscreen
Fail21,994 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,994 miles
- Test number
- 869651165069
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteSmall chip in windscreen
Questions about L20 VSS
- Does L20 VSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 VSS is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L20 VSS?
- The MOT on L20 VSS is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 VSS done?
- L20 VSS was recorded at 117,182 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 8,881 miles a year.
- Has L20 VSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 VSS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2015.
- Has the mileage on L20 VSS 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 VSS find?
- L20 VSS passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust corroded; undertray/engine cover fitted.
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