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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L24 BTWMOT history

L24 BTW is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 25 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L24 BTW white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
174,854 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 BTW
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
25 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 BTW was last recorded at 174,854 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,854 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2,000 miles
Average per year
10,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,854 miles
  • 2025 – 163,669 miles
  • 2024 – 156,008 miles
  • 2023 – 146,261 miles
  • 2022 – 135,481 miles
  • 2021 – 125,168 miles
  • 2020 – 117,024 miles
  • 2019 – 109,628 miles
  • 2018 – 99,461 miles
  • 2017 – 79,538 miles
  • 2016 – 66,864 miles
  • 2015 – 53,587 miles
  • 2014 – 42,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,854 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,854 miles (+2,000)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    174,854 miles
    Test number
    526202917424
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail172,854 miles (+9,185)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,854 miles
    Test number
    987431232535
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (bent arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (bent one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,669 miles (+7,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,669 miles
    Test number
    325121009339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass156,008 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,008 miles
    Test number
    153840151288
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail156,008 miles (+9,747)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,008 miles
    Test number
    801711766722
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass146,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,261 miles
    Test number
    365120371156
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail146,261 miles (+10,780)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,261 miles
    Test number
    355549777299
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,481 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,481 miles
    Test number
    533271956920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner sidewall has many small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive most of offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage/cuts to outer sidewall but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail135,474 miles (+10,306)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,474 miles
    Test number
    917408565933
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner sidewall has many small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive most of offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage/cuts to outer sidewall but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass125,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,168 miles
    Test number
    506178682779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail125,168 miles (+8,144)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,168 miles
    Test number
    476421675921
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass117,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,024 miles
    Test number
    816019996858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail117,024 miles (+7,396)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,024 miles
    Test number
    270067138901
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass109,628 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,628 miles
    Test number
    456232741521
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears and offside front too (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail109,613 miles (+10,152)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,613 miles
    Test number
    839577066005
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears and offside front too (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass99,461 miles (+19,923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,461 miles
    Test number
    589845327685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,538 miles (+12,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    554685781359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,864 miles (+13,277)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,864 miles
    Test number
    725882988852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,587 miles (+237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,587 miles
    Test number
    249420845400
    • NoteNsf tyre slight sidewall damage

  20. Fail53,350 miles (+10,712)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,350 miles
    Test number
    115091535183
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre slight sidewall damage

  21. Pass42,638 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    226309334482
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail42,636 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,636 miles
    Test number
    958286934161
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L24 BTW

Does L24 BTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 BTW is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 BTW?
The MOT on L24 BTW is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 BTW done?
L24 BTW was recorded at 174,854 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 10,637 miles a year.
Has L24 BTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 BTW has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 BTW 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 L24 BTW find?
L24 BTW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm, and 4 more.

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