Audi A5
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
L3 JMUMOT history
L3 JMU is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 2 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 186,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 186,903 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,945 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 JMU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 2 Aug 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 JMU was last recorded at 186,903 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 11,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,813 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,090 miles
- Average per year
- 12,945 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,903 miles
- 2025 – 175,813 miles
- 2024 – 153,144 miles
- 2023 – 138,934 miles
- 2022 – 133,293 miles
- 2021 – 126,559 miles
- 2020 – 119,435 miles
- 2019 – 108,918 miles
- 2018 – 91,158 miles
- 2017 – 76,078 miles
- 2016 – 63,308 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most suspension arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mil tread close to legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most suspension arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,903 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 186,903 miles
- Test number
- 792781695385
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail186,903 miles (+11,090)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,903 miles
- Test number
- 816523897537
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass175,813 miles (+205)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 175,813 miles
- Test number
- 372528211050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,608 miles (+22,464)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,608 miles
- Test number
- 866939796243
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,144 miles (+14,210)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 153,144 miles
- Test number
- 458959760326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,934 miles (+5,641)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 138,934 miles
- Test number
- 471104875531
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,293 miles (+6,734)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 133,293 miles
- Test number
- 313674089043
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass126,559 miles (+7,124)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 126,559 miles
- Test number
- 628026041131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,435 miles (+10,517)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 119,435 miles
- Test number
- 299726614606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,918 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 108,918 miles
- Test number
- 474615352238
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mil tread close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,918 miles (+17,760)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,918 miles
- Test number
- 482558551395
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a cut deep enough exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mil tread close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,158 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 91,158 miles
- Test number
- 173239921560
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
Fail91,157 miles (+15,079)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,157 miles
- Test number
- 571991742775
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
Pass76,078 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 76,078 miles
- Test number
- 902499455739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,077 miles (+12,769)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,077 miles
- Test number
- 301213386942
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass63,308 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 63,308 miles
- Test number
- 899589905604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,967 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,967 miles
- Test number
- 911035001048
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Questions about L3 JMU
- Does L3 JMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 JMU is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 JMU?
- The MOT on L3 JMU is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 JMU done?
- L3 JMU was recorded at 186,903 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 12,945 miles a year.
- Has L3 JMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 JMU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 JMU 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 L3 JMU find?
- L3 JMU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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