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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L33 RUBMOT history

L33 RUB is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 30 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L33 RUB black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,263 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L33 RUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L33 RUB was last recorded at 137,263 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 5,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,664 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,599 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,263 miles
  • 2025 – 131,664 miles
  • 2024 – 125,800 miles
  • 2023 – 122,875 miles
  • 2022 – 118,699 miles
  • 2021 – 111,602 miles
  • 2020 – 107,155 miles
  • 2019 – 101,225 miles
  • 2018 – 92,527 miles
  • 2017 – 84,204 miles
  • 2016 – 75,389 miles
  • 2015 – 68,468 miles
  • 2014 – 57,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bush perished cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bush perished cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main Ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear tyres are starting to distort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,263 miles (+5,599)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,263 miles
    Test number
    317748532848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bush perished cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bush perished cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass131,664 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,664 miles
    Test number
    622148146129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,800 miles (+2,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,800 miles
    Test number
    132715125890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass122,875 miles (+4,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,875 miles
    Test number
    829044602018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass118,699 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    172700561230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,583 miles (+6,981)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,583 miles
    Test number
    771457481587
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass111,602 miles (+4,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,602 miles
    Test number
    961706342129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass107,155 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,155 miles
    Test number
    863192030077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail107,122 miles (+5,897)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    141300013043
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass101,225 miles (+8,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    101,225 miles
    Test number
    332369113418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass92,527 miles (+8,323)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,527 miles
    Test number
    838326855284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre distorted on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre distorted on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet misaligned
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also feathering (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underside of vehicle
  12. Pass84,204 miles (+8,815)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    367084469090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,389 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    962499795882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to distort
  14. Fail75,359 miles (+6,891)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,359 miles
    Test number
    400219645722
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to distort
  15. Pass68,468 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,468 miles
    Test number
    379234805290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,383 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    536617604231
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L33 RUB

Does L33 RUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L33 RUB is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L33 RUB?
The MOT on L33 RUB is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L33 RUB done?
L33 RUB was recorded at 137,263 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has L33 RUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L33 RUB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L33 RUB 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 L33 RUB find?
L33 RUB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 12 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 9 more.

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