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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L23 RBRMOT history

L23 RBR is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

L23 RBR grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,979 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RBR was last recorded at 122,979 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 10,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,239 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,740 miles
Average per year
7,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,979 miles
  • 2024 – 112,239 miles
  • 2023 – 105,105 miles
  • 2022 – 98,115 miles
  • 2020 – 88,665 miles
  • 2019 – 82,822 miles
  • 2018 – 73,960 miles
  • 2017 – 65,032 miles
  • 2016 – 61,008 miles
  • 2015 – 50,806 miles
  • 2014 – 37,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,979 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,979 miles (+10,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    995111937449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass112,239 miles (+7,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,239 miles
    Test number
    456553488527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass105,105 miles (+6,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,105 miles
    Test number
    880710403719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm inner bush cracked.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly scored and rusty.
    • AdvisorySlight damage to n/s/r inner tyre side wall.
  4. Pass98,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,115 miles
    Test number
    965434982327
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail98,112 miles (+9,447)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,112 miles
    Test number
    989248749020
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass88,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    88,665 miles
    Test number
    408045902604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,665 miles (+5,843)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,665 miles
    Test number
    671444620013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  8. Pass82,822 miles (+8,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    955140881175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass73,960 miles (+8,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,960 miles
    Test number
    880247663330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge.
  10. Pass65,032 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,032 miles
    Test number
    518489300743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,008 miles (+10,202)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,008 miles
    Test number
    737646464232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,806 miles (+13,265)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,806 miles
    Test number
    222573017416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,541 miles
    Test number
    409914734216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 RBR

Does L23 RBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RBR is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 RBR?
The MOT on L23 RBR is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 RBR done?
L23 RBR was recorded at 122,979 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 7,313 miles a year.
Has L23 RBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RBR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 RBR 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 RBR find?
L23 RBR passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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