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Audi A5

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L3 LCUMOT history

L3 LCU is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 67,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L3 LCU blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,438 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LCU was last recorded at 67,438 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,073 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,365 miles
Average per year
2,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,438 miles
  • 2025 – 66,073 miles
  • 2024 – 64,748 miles
  • 2023 – 63,361 miles
  • 2022 – 61,791 miles
  • 2021 – 60,392 miles
  • 2020 – 58,082 miles
  • 2019 – 56,111 miles
  • 2018 – 53,689 miles
  • 2017 – 51,149 miles
  • 2016 – 38,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,438 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,438 miles (+1,365)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,438 miles
    Test number
    157690410032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,073 miles (+1,325)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,073 miles
    Test number
    342804487794
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,748 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,748 miles
    Test number
    966174489473
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near 3mm` (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail64,748 miles (+1,387)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,748 miles
    Test number
    778668924304
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near 3mm` (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,361 miles (+1,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,361 miles
    Test number
    246299628426
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front spring link arm bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front thrush rod arm bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass61,791 miles (+1,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,791 miles
    Test number
    816167056112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,392 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,392 miles
    Test number
    980544987242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,082 miles (+1,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    338147819323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,111 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,111 miles
    Test number
    468449967429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,689 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,689 miles
    Test number
    451422602464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,149 miles (+12,213)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    464494003200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,936 miles
    Test number
    641109927865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 LCU

Does L3 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LCU is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LCU?
The MOT on L3 LCU is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 LCU done?
L3 LCU was recorded at 67,438 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
Has L3 LCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LCU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 LCU 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 LCU find?
L3 LCU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, and 3 more.

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