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Audi A5

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

L4 LYPMOT history

L4 LYP is a red diesel Audi A5 first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L4 LYP red Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,926 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LYP was last recorded at 124,926 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 6,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,386 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,540 miles
Average per year
6,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,926 miles
  • 2025 – 118,386 miles
  • 2024 – 112,012 miles
  • 2023 – 108,252 miles
  • 2022 – 106,105 miles
  • 2021 – 101,924 miles
  • 2020 – 93,356 miles
  • 2019 – 86,259 miles
  • 2018 – 82,478 miles
  • 2017 – 75,719 miles
  • 2016 – 69,826 miles
  • 2015 – 59,885 miles
  • 2014 – 49,687 miles
  • 2013 – 41,426 miles
  • 2012 – 30,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,926 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Emissions not detected

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,926 miles (+6,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,926 miles
    Test number
    841817980909
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,386 miles (+6,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,386 miles
    Test number
    601238747912
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,012 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,012 miles
    Test number
    194821342327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,252 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,252 miles
    Test number
    394147085441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,105 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,105 miles
    Test number
    157806417430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,924 miles (+8,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,924 miles
    Test number
    778768172188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass93,356 miles (+7,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,356 miles
    Test number
    925734660291
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  8. Pass86,259 miles (+3,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    980056533986
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  9. Pass82,478 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,478 miles
    Test number
    614087732033
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  10. Fail82,465 miles (+6,746)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,465 miles
    Test number
    629431148792
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass75,719 miles (+5,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,719 miles
    Test number
    400541191759
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  12. Pass69,826 miles (+9,941)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,826 miles
    Test number
    234236198455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,885 miles (+10,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,885 miles
    Test number
    218988825078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass49,687 miles (+8,261)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    506519224044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,426 miles (+11,280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,426 miles
    Test number
    235178773023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    588594472017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,146 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    715254472014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L4 LYP

Does L4 LYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LYP is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 LYP?
The MOT on L4 LYP is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 LYP done?
L4 LYP was recorded at 124,926 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,603 miles a year.
Has L4 LYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LYP has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L4 LYP 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 L4 LYP find?
L4 LYP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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