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Audi A5

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

L4 SSCMOT history

L4 SSC is a white petrol Audi A5 first used on 23 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

L4 SSC white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,652 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SSC was last recorded at 150,652 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 8,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,007 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,645 miles
Average per year
8,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,652 miles
  • 2024 – 142,007 miles
  • 2023 – 129,487 miles
  • 2022 – 120,593 miles
  • 2021 – 107,879 miles
  • 2020 – 102,563 miles
  • 2019 – 96,447 miles
  • 2018 – 89,041 miles
  • 2017 – 81,797 miles
  • 2016 – 73,369 miles
  • 2015 – 63,064 miles
  • 2014 – 57,842 miles
  • 2013 – 54,909 miles
  • 2012 – 42,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,652 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER SUSPENSION ARMS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES INNER SUSPENSION ARMS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,652 miles (+8,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,652 miles
    Test number
    855697287991
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass142,007 miles (+12,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,007 miles
    Test number
    928777310950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass129,487 miles (+540)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,487 miles
    Test number
    988848590447
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail128,947 miles (+8,354)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,947 miles
    Test number
    135629095884
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,593 miles (+12,714)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,593 miles
    Test number
    382427377580
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass107,879 miles (+34)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    924013798188
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES INNER SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail107,845 miles (+5,282)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,845 miles
    Test number
    504516888717
    • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH INNER SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES INNER SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass102,563 miles (+6,116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    764072884251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass96,447 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,447 miles
    Test number
    618745127142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,041 miles (+7,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,041 miles
    Test number
    654288827178
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass81,797 miles (+8,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,797 miles
    Test number
    928167514348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass73,369 miles (+10,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,369 miles
    Test number
    823214296599
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock slight misting oil

  13. Pass63,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,064 miles
    Test number
    868705035068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,064 miles (+5,222)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,064 miles
    Test number
    546075035087
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass57,842 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,842 miles
    Test number
    196840674461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,909 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,909 miles
    Test number
    898409853219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note7 pin trailer socket,so visual check only.

  17. Fail54,906 miles (+12,483)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,906 miles
    Test number
    847359253222
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note7 pin trailer socket,so visual check only.

  18. Pass42,423 miles (+87)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    536429872206
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside centre underfloor cover badly damaged/partly missing
    • NoteTrailer socket wiring test,brake lights become inop when rear fog is switched on

  19. Fail42,336 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,336 miles
    Test number
    646979762277
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside centre underfloor cover badly damaged/partly missing
    • NoteTrailer socket wiring test,brake lights become inop when rear fog is switched on

Questions about L4 SSC

Does L4 SSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 SSC is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 SSC?
The MOT on L4 SSC is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 SSC done?
L4 SSC was recorded at 150,652 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 8,208 miles a year.
Has L4 SSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 SSC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 SSC 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 SSC find?
L4 SSC passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output.

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