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Audi A5

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

L23 DWTMOT history

L23 DWT is a silver petrol Audi A5 first used on 23 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

L23 DWT silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,168 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DWT was last recorded at 163,168 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 11,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,896 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,272 miles
Average per year
10,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,168 miles
  • 2025 – 151,896 miles
  • 2024 – 134,797 miles
  • 2023 – 125,042 miles
  • 2022 – 114,349 miles
  • 2020 – 107,064 miles
  • 2019 – 102,243 miles
  • 2018 – 93,573 miles
  • 2017 – 91,909 miles
  • 2016 – 87,699 miles
  • 2015 – 69,357 miles
  • 2014 – 53,355 miles
  • 2013 – 16,734 miles
  • 2012 – 13,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,168 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,168 miles (+11,272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,168 miles
    Test number
    220318207078
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,896 miles (+17,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,896 miles
    Test number
    835968057393
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,797 miles (+9,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,797 miles
    Test number
    225401903198
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,042 miles (+10,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,042 miles
    Test number
    475834041738
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,349 miles (+7,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,349 miles
    Test number
    689910576890
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,064 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,064 miles
    Test number
    757349182673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,243 miles (+8,670)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    434440377127
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass93,573 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    800609973817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,909 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,909 miles
    Test number
    966528441506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,460 miles (+1,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,460 miles
    Test number
    538520520325
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass87,699 miles (+18,342)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    572236082706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    854846195837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail69,357 miles (+16,002)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    237180911439
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass53,355 miles (+13,000)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,355 miles
    Test number
    939704324348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,355 miles (+23,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    837776474056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass16,734 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,734 miles
    Test number
    145552173036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,792 miles
    Test number
    306845012115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 DWT

Does L23 DWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DWT is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DWT?
The MOT on L23 DWT is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 DWT done?
L23 DWT was recorded at 163,168 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 10,727 miles a year.
Has L23 DWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DWT has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on L23 DWT 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 L23 DWT find?
L23 DWT passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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