Audi A5
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
L40 DDAMOT history
L40 DDA is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 1 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 189,412 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 189,412 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 14 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 10,355 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 DDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 1 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 DDA was last recorded at 189,412 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 189,406 miles · 4 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 10,355 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,412 miles
- 2025 – 182,659 miles
- 2024 – 174,175 miles
- 2023 – 165,067 miles
- 2022 – 154,997 miles
- 2021 – 147,700 miles
- 2020 – 140,097 miles
- 2019 – 131,970 miles
- 2018 – 123,135 miles
- 2017 – 114,562 miles
- 2016 – 107,100 miles
- 2015 – 99,631 miles
- 2014 – 80,789 miles
- 2013 – 54,691 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,412 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, 2021–2022
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 4 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,412 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 189,412 miles
- Test number
- 826426987132
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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))
Fail189,406 miles (+6,747)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,406 miles
- Test number
- 951653780938
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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))
Pass182,659 miles (+8,484)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 182,659 miles
- Test number
- 545770042550
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass174,175 miles (+9,108)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 174,175 miles
- Test number
- 625995781103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass165,067 miles (+10,070)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 165,067 miles
- Test number
- 392675021355
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass154,997 miles (+7,297)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 154,997 miles
- Test number
- 586581431845
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass147,700 miles (+7,603)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 147,700 miles
- Test number
- 984960720373
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,097 miles (+8,127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 140,097 miles
- Test number
- 906369361807
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass131,970 miles (+8,835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 131,970 miles
- Test number
- 620787666532
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass123,135 miles (+8,573)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 123,135 miles
- Test number
- 589223437410
- AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing windscreen.
Pass114,562 miles (+7,462)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 114,562 miles
- Test number
- 360322866219
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass107,100 miles (+7,469)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 107,100 miles
- Test number
- 266549109567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,631 miles (+18,842)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 99,631 miles
- Test number
- 827941045060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,789 miles (+26,098)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 80,789 miles
- Test number
- 235698394049
- NoteNearside front headlight washer not hitting headlight
Pass54,691 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 54,691 miles
- Test number
- 615614593059
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAcceleration not detected during emissions test
Questions about L40 DDA
- Does L40 DDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DDA is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 DDA?
- The MOT on L40 DDA is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 DDA done?
- L40 DDA was recorded at 189,412 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 10,355 miles a year.
- Has L40 DDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 DDA has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 DDA 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 L40 DDA find?
- L40 DDA passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s, and 5 more.
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