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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L55 AYEMOT history

L55 AYE is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 4 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L55 AYE white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,841 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 AYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 AYE was last recorded at 129,841 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 5,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,884 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,957 miles
Average per year
8,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,841 miles
  • 2025 – 123,884 miles
  • 2024 – 121,365 miles
  • 2023 – 118,724 miles
  • 2022 – 112,742 miles
  • 2021 – 102,913 miles
  • 2020 – 88,937 miles
  • 2019 – 76,214 miles
  • 2018 – 72,203 miles
  • 2017 – 59,459 miles
  • 2016 – 59,123 miles
  • 2015 – 41,096 miles
  • 2014 – 22,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,841 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,841 miles (+5,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,841 miles
    Test number
    794509618179
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass123,884 miles (+2,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,884 miles
    Test number
    833721849652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass121,365 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,365 miles
    Test number
    567291084787
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Fail121,364 miles (+2,640)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,364 miles
    Test number
    160426581834
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass118,724 miles (+5,982)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,724 miles
    Test number
    376277252885
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass112,742 miles (+9,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,742 miles
    Test number
    609530832763
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing
  7. Pass102,913 miles (+13,976)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,913 miles
    Test number
    480886339768
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass88,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,937 miles
    Test number
    559513509477
    • AdvisoryFront discs and pads wearing
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing
  9. Fail88,936 miles (+12,722)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    673842444402
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps faulty (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront discs and pads wearing
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing
  10. Pass76,214 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    730593373497
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail76,212 miles (+4,009)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,212 miles
    Test number
    852750075939
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass72,203 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,203 miles
    Test number
    148508085582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,199 miles (+12,740)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    332119801620
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  14. Pass59,459 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,459 miles
    Test number
    979100193027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,123 miles (+18,027)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,123 miles
    Test number
    603935249357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,096 miles (+19,032)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    476823277433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,064 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,064 miles
    Test number
    976659814290
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L55 AYE

Does L55 AYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AYE is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 AYE?
The MOT on L55 AYE is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 AYE done?
L55 AYE was recorded at 129,841 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,998 miles a year.
Has L55 AYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 AYE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 AYE 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 L55 AYE find?
L55 AYE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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