Audi A5
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
L23 SROMOT history
L23 SRO is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 122,949 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 SRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 6 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 SRO was last recorded at 122,949 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 4,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,462 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,487 miles
- Average per year
- 5,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 122,949 miles
- 2024 – 118,462 miles
- 2023 – 110,555 miles
- 2022 – 105,077 miles
- 2021 – 98,564 miles
- 2020 – 93,862 miles
- 2019 – 88,801 miles
- 2018 – 85,839 miles
- 2017 – 79,885 miles
- 2016 – 76,885 miles
- 2015 – 67,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,949 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring detected
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring detected
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,949 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 122,949 miles
- Test number
- 417086485106
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail122,949 miles (+4,487)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,949 miles
- Test number
- 292258359342
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,462 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 118,462 miles
- Test number
- 306498099660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail118,458 miles (+7,903)2 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,458 miles
- Test number
- 390589979508
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked down to cord/ply on inner sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,555 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 110,555 miles
- Test number
- 606916837530
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail110,555 miles (+5,478)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,555 miles
- Test number
- 914357429136
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,077 miles (+6,513)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 105,077 miles
- Test number
- 157470795171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,564 miles (+131)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 98,564 miles
- Test number
- 464503914125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail98,433 miles (+4,571)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,433 miles
- Test number
- 247110588745
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,862 miles (+5,061)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 93,862 miles
- Test number
- 710015977432
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,801 miles (+2,962)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 88,801 miles
- Test number
- 278900721491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,839 miles
- Test number
- 153113139544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,839 miles (+5,954)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,839 miles
- Test number
- 968667203434
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (3.5.1g)
Pass79,885 miles (+3,000)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 79,885 miles
- Test number
- 709617277404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,885 miles (+9,208)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 76,885 miles
- Test number
- 141324319008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 67,677 miles
- Test number
- 686988805011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 SRO
- Does L23 SRO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SRO is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L23 SRO?
- The MOT on L23 SRO is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 SRO done?
- L23 SRO was recorded at 122,949 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,088 miles a year.
- Has L23 SRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 SRO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 SRO 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 SRO find?
- L23 SRO passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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