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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L40 UKSMOT history

L40 UKS is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 31 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 97,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L40 UKS black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,438 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 UKS
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
31 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 UKS was last recorded at 97,438 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 13,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,266 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,172 miles
Average per year
10,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,438 miles
  • 2025 – 84,266 miles
  • 2024 – 73,101 miles
  • 2023 – 63,924 miles
  • 2022 – 54,311 miles
  • 2021 – 46,033 miles
  • 2020 – 32,990 miles
  • 2019 – 28,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,438 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,438 miles (+13,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,438 miles
    Test number
    642244889889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,266 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,266 miles
    Test number
    332581341314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,256 miles (+11,155)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,256 miles
    Test number
    318713962664
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

  4. Pass73,101 miles (+9,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,101 miles
    Test number
    337440953303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass63,924 miles (+9,613)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,924 miles
    Test number
    888605083996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,311 miles (+8,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,311 miles
    Test number
    400838406216
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished in tread

  7. Pass46,033 miles (+13,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,033 miles
    Test number
    869324826747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw

  8. Pass32,990 miles (+4,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,990 miles
    Test number
    897371468535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass28,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    931460585706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 UKS

Does L40 UKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 UKS is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 UKS?
The MOT on L40 UKS is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 UKS done?
L40 UKS was recorded at 97,438 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 10,239 miles a year.
Has L40 UKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 UKS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 UKS 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 UKS find?
L40 UKS passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush.

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