Audi logo

Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

L21 RHYMOT history

L21 RHY is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 6 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L21 RHY black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,603 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,616 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L21 RHY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L21 RHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 RHY was last recorded at 155,603 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 8,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,401 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,202 miles
Average per year
9,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,603 miles
  • 2025 – 147,401 miles
  • 2024 – 130,927 miles
  • 2023 – 111,063 miles
  • 2021 – 98,907 miles
  • 2020 – 91,451 miles
  • 2019 – 81,941 miles
  • 2018 – 72,864 miles
  • 2017 – 61,546 miles
  • 2016 – 53,964 miles
  • 2015 – 51,093 miles
  • 2014 – 47,575 miles
  • 2013 – 37,699 miles
  • 2012 – 29,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,603 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,603 miles (+8,202)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,603 miles
    Test number
    475056704905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    147,401 miles
    Test number
    144897031942
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail147,401 miles (+16,474)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,401 miles
    Test number
    135411092666
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,927 miles
    Test number
    994102606209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,927 miles (+19,864)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,927 miles
    Test number
    790775556001
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass111,063 miles (+12,156)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,063 miles
    Test number
    882173414374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,907 miles
    Test number
    823618730055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering slightly stiff when lock to lock test performed)

  8. Fail98,907 miles (+7,456)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,907 miles
    Test number
    275400504030
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering slightly stiff when lock to lock test performed)

  9. Pass91,451 miles (+9,510)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,451 miles
    Test number
    644842870355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,941 miles (+9,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,941 miles
    Test number
    552470089095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass72,864 miles (+11,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,864 miles
    Test number
    500918329863
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass61,546 miles (+7,582)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    726854447777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,964 miles
    Test number
    636740240082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,963 miles (+2,870)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,963 miles
    Test number
    702694837929
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side's (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,093 miles (+3,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,093 miles
    Test number
    748512205468
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,575 miles (+9,876)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    175498924371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,699 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,699 miles
    Test number
    445454123367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,646 miles (+8,362)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,646 miles
    Test number
    415772923301
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,284 miles
    Test number
    535441232348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 RHY

Does L21 RHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 RHY is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 RHY?
The MOT on L21 RHY is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 RHY done?
L21 RHY was recorded at 155,603 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 9,616 miles a year.
Has L21 RHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 RHY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 RHY 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 L21 RHY find?
L21 RHY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all L21R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.