
Audi A5
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,698 cc
L20 WBSMOT history
L20 WBS is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 10 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,774 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 185,774 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 WBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,698 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 10 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 WBS was last recorded at 185,774 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 185,771 miles · 7 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 10,848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 185,774 miles
- 2021 – 185,771 miles
- 2020 – 185,259 miles
- 2019 – 161,072 miles
- 2018 – 145,802 miles
- 2017 – 140,484 miles
- 2016 – 130,099 miles
- 2014 – 122,686 miles
- 2013 – 103,173 miles
- 2012 – 82,593 miles
- 2011 – 60,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
16 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,774 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 185,774 miles
- Test number
- 566530867163
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass185,771 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 185,771 miles
- Test number
- 383653603023
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail185,771 miles (+512)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,771 miles
- Test number
- 859402116275
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass185,259 miles (+24,187)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2021
- Odometer
- 185,259 miles
- Test number
- 588507984800
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass161,072 miles (+15,270)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 161,072 miles
- Test number
- 266587561947
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 145,802 miles
- Test number
- 496037593938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,802 miles (+5,318)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,802 miles
- Test number
- 304960601647
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing from inside
Pass140,484 miles (+10,385)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 140,484 miles
- Test number
- 398949451781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 130,099 miles
- Test number
- 190836092370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,099 miles (+7,413)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,099 miles
- Test number
- 827744163420
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,686 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 122,686 miles
- Test number
- 307013914017
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail122,686 miles (+19,513)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,686 miles
- Test number
- 235913814013
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyre worn inside edge
Pass103,173 miles (+20,580)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 103,173 miles
- Test number
- 535741933048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
Pass82,593 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 82,593 miles
- Test number
- 149681312454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,554 miles (+22,199)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,554 miles
- Test number
- 717130912058
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass60,355 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 60,355 miles
- Test number
- 866580111013
- 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)
Questions about L20 WBS
- Does L20 WBS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L20 WBS expired on 6 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L20 WBS?
- The MOT on L20 WBS expired on 6 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L20 WBS done?
- L20 WBS was recorded at 185,774 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 10,848 miles a year.
- Has L20 WBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 WBS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on L20 WBS 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 WBS find?
- L20 WBS passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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