
Audi A5
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
L3 RSSMOT history
L3 RSS is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 20 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 188,839 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 188,839 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 15,155 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 RSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 20 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 RSS was last recorded at 188,839 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 188,839 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 15,155 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,839 miles
- 2025 – 181,775 miles
- 2024 – 172,593 miles
- 2023 – 157,463 miles
- 2022 – 136,315 miles
- 2021 – 117,461 miles
- 2020 – 97,776 miles
- 2019 – 77,347 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Front no.plate cracked
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
All road wheels scraped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
11 tests since 21 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 188,839 miles
- Test number
- 579622309342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,839 miles (+7,064)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,839 miles
- Test number
- 598353340323
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated
Pass181,775 miles (+9,182)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 181,775 miles
- Test number
- 897751243969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,593 miles (+15,130)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 172,593 miles
- Test number
- 495654177482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,463 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 157,463 miles
- Test number
- 417436067424
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll road wheels scraped
- AdvisoryFront no.plate cracked
Fail157,463 miles (+21,148)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,463 miles
- Test number
- 645977327503
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll road wheels scraped
- AdvisoryFront no.plate cracked
Pass136,315 miles (+18,854)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 136,315 miles
- Test number
- 161077487748
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll road wheel rims scraped
- AdvisoryFront no.plate cracked
- AdvisoryNearside rear road wheel repaired
Pass117,461 miles (+19,685)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 117,461 miles
- Test number
- 525696218437
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll road wheels scraped on rims
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel repaired
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass97,776 miles (+20,429)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 97,776 miles
- Test number
- 969254262030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel repaired
Pass77,347 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 77,347 miles
- Test number
- 391186778587
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryDamage to outer wall of n/s/r tyre
- AdvisoryEngine cover and belly pans fitted
Fail77,347 miles2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,347 miles
- Test number
- 449499726477
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryDamage to outer wall of n/s/r tyre
- AdvisoryEngine cover and belly pans fitted
Questions about L3 RSS
- Does L3 RSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RSS is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 RSS?
- The MOT on L3 RSS is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 RSS done?
- L3 RSS was recorded at 188,839 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 15,155 miles a year.
- Has L3 RSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 RSS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 RSS 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 RSS find?
- L3 RSS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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