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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2016 · 2,967 cc

L55 OTYMOT history

L55 OTY is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L55 OTY white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
72,974 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 OTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 OTY was last recorded at 72,974 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 5,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,439 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,535 miles
Average per year
6,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,974 miles
  • 2025 – 67,439 miles
  • 2024 – 61,954 miles
  • 2023 – 55,999 miles
  • 2022 – 51,809 miles
  • 2021 – 46,235 miles
  • 2020 – 35,339 miles
  • 2019 – 22,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,974 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 4 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,974 miles (+5,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    72,974 miles
    Test number
    940280496448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    915103740213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,439 miles (+5,485)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    508515235529
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  4. Pass61,954 miles (+5,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,954 miles
    Test number
    631588755963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass55,999 miles (+4,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,999 miles
    Test number
    782576571613
    • 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))

  6. Pass51,809 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    142912310968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,235 miles (+10,896)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,235 miles
    Test number
    589269643534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,339 miles (+12,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,339 miles
    Test number
    924285303622
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some major components
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some major components

  9. Pass22,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,524 miles
    Test number
    900675469880
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some major components
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some major components

Questions about L55 OTY

Does L55 OTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 OTY is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 OTY?
The MOT on L55 OTY is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 OTY done?
L55 OTY was recorded at 72,974 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,686 miles a year.
Has L55 OTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 OTY has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 OTY 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 OTY find?
L55 OTY passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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