
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass131,664 miles (+5,864)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 131,664 miles
- Test number
- 622148146129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,800 miles (+2,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 125,800 miles
- Test number
- 132715125890
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
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))
Pass118,699 miles (+116)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 118,699 miles
- Test number
- 172700561230
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass84,204 miles (+8,815)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 84,204 miles
- Test number
- 367084469090
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass68,468 miles (+11,085)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 68,468 miles
- Test number
- 379234805290
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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