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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L3 SDKMOT history

L3 SDK is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 7 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L3 SDK grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
188,130 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 SDK
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
7 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 SDK was last recorded at 188,130 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 11,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,915 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,215 miles
Average per year
10,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,130 miles
  • 2025 – 176,915 miles
  • 2024 – 168,381 miles
  • 2023 – 156,579 miles
  • 2022 – 147,508 miles
  • 2021 – 138,737 miles
  • 2019 – 128,590 miles
  • 2018 – 114,931 miles
  • 2017 – 101,334 miles
  • 2016 – 86,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,130 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    188,130 miles
    Test number
    474819311181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail188,127 miles (+11,212)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,127 miles
    Test number
    476323468113
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,915 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    176,915 miles
    Test number
    298973149707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail176,910 miles (+8,529)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,910 miles
    Test number
    824040833000
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass168,381 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,381 miles
    Test number
    358621171459
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,378 miles (+11,799)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,378 miles
    Test number
    860300984055
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,579 miles (+9,071)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    156,579 miles
    Test number
    599024683224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,508 miles
    Test number
    446820594338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail147,502 miles (+8,765)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,502 miles
    Test number
    843534818343
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass138,737 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    138,737 miles
    Test number
    111154597547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail138,732 miles (+10,142)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,732 miles
    Test number
    911496832928
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass128,590 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,590 miles
    Test number
    837489805325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail128,571 miles (+13,640)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,571 miles
    Test number
    988754954986
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass114,931 miles (+13,597)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,931 miles
    Test number
    282199671810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,334 miles
    Test number
    966926112493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail101,334 miles (+14,945)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,334 miles
    Test number
    454486105001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,389 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,389 miles
    Test number
    608410532700
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail86,314 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,314 miles
    Test number
    296996842654
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts. (2.7.3)

Questions about L3 SDK

Does L3 SDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SDK is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 SDK?
The MOT on L3 SDK is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 SDK done?
L3 SDK was recorded at 188,130 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 10,720 miles a year.
Has L3 SDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 SDK has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 SDK 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 SDK find?
L3 SDK passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms.; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm.; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms., and 3 more.

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