Audi A5
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
L26 COUMOT history
L26 COU is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 12 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 119,791 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 119,791 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 COU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 12 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 COU was last recorded at 119,791 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 6,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,890 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,901 miles
- Average per year
- 9,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,791 miles
- 2025 – 112,890 miles
- 2024 – 99,973 miles
- 2023 – 90,404 miles
- 2022 – 79,372 miles
- 2021 – 70,689 miles
- 2020 – 63,643 miles
- 2019 – 55,504 miles
- 2018 – 48,515 miles
- 2017 – 39,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,791 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth on inner edge has a nail in it
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 6 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,791 miles (+6,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 119,791 miles
- Test number
- 233183860626
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,890 miles (+81)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 112,890 miles
- Test number
- 674744679192
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,809 miles (+12,836)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,809 miles
- Test number
- 498423625748
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,973 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 99,973 miles
- Test number
- 472497262797
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail99,971 miles (+9,567)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,971 miles
- Test number
- 858207351726
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,404 miles (+83)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 90,404 miles
- Test number
- 729958516121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth on inner edge has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail90,321 miles (+10,949)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,321 miles
- Test number
- 170159872523
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth on inner edge has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,372 miles (+8,683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 79,372 miles
- Test number
- 847337018272
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass70,689 miles (+7,046)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 70,689 miles
- Test number
- 734099879901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,643 miles (+8,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 63,643 miles
- Test number
- 515632710578
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,504 miles (+6,989)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 55,504 miles
- Test number
- 674342655707
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass48,515 miles (+9,144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 48,515 miles
- Test number
- 834280195518
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap strap broken
Pass39,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 39,371 miles
- Test number
- 833374574639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 COU
- Does L26 COU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 COU is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 COU?
- The MOT on L26 COU is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 COU done?
- L26 COU was recorded at 119,791 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 9,448 miles a year.
- Has L26 COU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 COU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 COU 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 L26 COU find?
- L26 COU passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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