Audi A5
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L5 GAUMOT history
L5 GAU is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 12 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 107,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 107,576 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,715 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 GAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 GAU was last recorded at 107,576 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 107,541 miles · 14 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 8,715 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,576 miles
- 2025 – 92,003 miles
- 2024 – 73,292 miles
- 2023 – 67,024 miles
- 2021 – 56,772 miles
- 2020 – 53,891 miles
- 2019 – 48,698 miles
- 2018 – 40,442 miles
- 2017 – 27,762 miles
- 2016 – 18,543 miles
- 2015 – 17,145 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,576 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Full MOT history
13 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,576 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 107,576 miles
- Test number
- 992561616629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,541 miles (+15,538)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,541 miles
- Test number
- 672889408305
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to brake condition (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,003 miles (+18,711)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 92,003 miles
- Test number
- 639842271372
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,292 miles (+6,268)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 73,292 miles
- Test number
- 648770315694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,024 miles (+10,252)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 67,024 miles
- Test number
- 939196202302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,772 miles (+2,881)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 56,772 miles
- Test number
- 796581391746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,891 miles (+5,193)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 53,891 miles
- Test number
- 744344847593
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass48,698 miles (+8,256)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 48,698 miles
- Test number
- 314793442582
- 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))
Pass40,442 miles (+12,680)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 40,442 miles
- Test number
- 814812123570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,762 miles (+9,219)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 27,762 miles
- Test number
- 428370046514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,543 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 18,543 miles
- Test number
- 369371260890
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted covering components
Pass17,145 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 17,145 miles
- Test number
- 556918356873
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Fail17,145 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,145 miles
- Test number
- 858054799081
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Questions about L5 GAU
- Does L5 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GAU is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 GAU?
- The MOT on L5 GAU is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 GAU done?
- L5 GAU was recorded at 107,576 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,715 miles a year.
- Has L5 GAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 GAU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 GAU 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 GAU find?
- L5 GAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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