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Audi A4

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

L5 CPFMOT history

L5 CPF is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 227,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

L5 CPF red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
227,384 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CPF was last recorded at 227,384 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,384 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,384 miles
  • 2024 – 221,467 miles
  • 2023 – 196,167 miles
  • 2022 – 164,832 miles
  • 2021 – 133,392 miles
  • 2020 – 119,696 miles
  • 2019 – 113,189 miles
  • 2018 – 106,091 miles
  • 2017 – 99,552 miles
  • 2016 – 93,510 miles
  • 2015 – 82,448 miles
  • 2014 – 71,996 miles
  • 2013 – 61,016 miles
  • 2012 – 52,087 miles
  • 2011 – 45,241 miles
  • 2010 – 37,753 miles
  • 2009 – 31,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,384 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,384 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    227,384 miles
    Test number
    860278283662
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail227,384 miles (+5,917)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,384 miles
    Test number
    503561725611
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass221,467 miles (+25,300)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    221,467 miles
    Test number
    100089646059
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass196,167 miles (+94)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,167 miles
    Test number
    144723355763
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail196,073 miles (+31,241)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,073 miles
    Test number
    606396252667
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass164,832 miles (+615)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,832 miles
    Test number
    964478678764
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail164,217 miles (+30,825)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,217 miles
    Test number
    822473397319
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass133,392 miles (+13,696)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,392 miles
    Test number
    253210737419
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass119,696 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,696 miles
    Test number
    856928098333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,689 miles (+6,500)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,689 miles
    Test number
    657491059927
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,189 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,189 miles
    Test number
    734018243925
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail113,189 miles (+7,098)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,189 miles
    Test number
    185265989634
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass106,091 miles (+6,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,091 miles
    Test number
    227267676009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass99,552 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,552 miles
    Test number
    589497012070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,510 miles (+11,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    400239515531
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides

  16. Pass82,448 miles (+10,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,448 miles
    Test number
    319821167594
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  17. Pass71,996 miles (+10,980)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,996 miles
    Test number
    245816034371
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront regestration plate slight deteriorated

  18. Pass61,016 miles (+8,929)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    599806443323
    • NoteBoth front tyre's inner and outer edge worn
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass52,087 miles (+6,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,087 miles
    Test number
    716696002212
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass45,241 miles (+7,488)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,241 miles
    Test number
    345376211415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,753 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,753 miles
    Test number
    860587300205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,882 miles
    Test number
    473958889175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 CPF

Does L5 CPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 CPF expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 CPF?
The MOT on L5 CPF expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 CPF done?
L5 CPF was recorded at 227,384 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 12,052 miles a year.
Has L5 CPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CPF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 CPF 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 L5 CPF find?
L5 CPF passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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