
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass112,742 miles (+9,829)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 112,742 miles
- Test number
- 609530832763
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing
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))
Pass88,937 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 88,937 miles
- Test number
- 559513509477
- AdvisoryFront discs and pads wearing
- AdvisoryRear pads wearing
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
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))
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))
Pass72,203 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,203 miles
- Test number
- 148508085582
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass59,459 miles (+336)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 59,459 miles
- Test number
- 979100193027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,123 miles (+18,027)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 59,123 miles
- Test number
- 603935249357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,096 miles (+19,032)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 41,096 miles
- Test number
- 476823277433
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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