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Audi A4

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,967 cc

L5 JLSMOT history

L5 JLS is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 34,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L5 JLS red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,115 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JLS was last recorded at 34,115 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,115 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,115 miles
  • 2025 – 33,415 miles
  • 2024 – 32,712 miles
  • 2023 – 31,694 miles
  • 2022 – 30,462 miles
  • 2021 – 27,949 miles
  • 2020 – 27,440 miles
  • 2019 – 24,365 miles
  • 2018 – 21,103 miles
  • 2017 – 20,118 miles
  • 2016 – 18,999 miles
  • 2015 – 17,823 miles
  • 2014 – 16,426 miles
  • 2013 – 14,937 miles
  • 2011 – 11,136 miles
  • 2010 – 9,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,115 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,115 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,115 miles
    Test number
    755982892544
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail34,115 miles (+700)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,115 miles
    Test number
    959782068617
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass33,415 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,415 miles
    Test number
    425641504968
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail33,414 miles (+702)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,414 miles
    Test number
    558117691148
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass32,712 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    32,712 miles
    Test number
    494068404674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail32,711 miles (+1,017)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,711 miles
    Test number
    513786211154
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass31,694 miles (+1,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    31,694 miles
    Test number
    375974291739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  8. Pass30,462 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,462 miles
    Test number
    965366496200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,949 miles (+509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,949 miles
    Test number
    776749637862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass27,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    27,440 miles
    Test number
    411336797490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some brake and suspension components

  11. Fail27,440 miles (+3,075)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,440 miles
    Test number
    665078189668
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some brake and suspension components

  12. Pass24,365 miles (+3,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,365 miles
    Test number
    608067968134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass21,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,103 miles
    Test number
    607290881209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall cut -- not to cord's

  14. Fail21,103 miles (+985)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,103 miles
    Test number
    183465562208
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall cut -- not to cord's

  15. Pass20,118 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,118 miles
    Test number
    633016481547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,999 miles
    Test number
    529785291457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in outside wall -- not to cord's

  17. Fail18,999 miles (+1,176)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,999 miles
    Test number
    288440105918
    • FailureFuel system component leaking cooler (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in outside wall -- not to cord's

  18. Pass17,823 miles (+1,397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,823 miles
    Test number
    116420075093
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres outer walls cut not to cords

  19. Pass16,426 miles (+1,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,426 miles
    Test number
    566486384051
    • NoteWater in o/s/r lamp unit

  20. Pass14,937 miles (+3,801)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,937 miles
    Test number
    155237873049
    • NoteAirbag light on

  21. Pass11,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,136 miles
    Test number
    466774431347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail11,136 miles (+1,672)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,136 miles
    Test number
    375923231388
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass9,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    9,464 miles
    Test number
    283117070261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 JLS

Does L5 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JLS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JLS?
The MOT on L5 JLS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 JLS done?
L5 JLS was recorded at 34,115 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 1,593 miles a year.
Has L5 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JLS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 JLS 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 JLS find?
L5 JLS passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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