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Audi A5

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 4,163 cc

L5 MLRMOT history

L5 MLR is a grey petrol Audi A5 first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 73,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L5 MLR grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
73,474 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MLR was last recorded at 73,474 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 7,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,172 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,302 miles
Average per year
3,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,474 miles
  • 2024 – 66,172 miles
  • 2022 – 60,498 miles
  • 2021 – 60,175 miles
  • 2020 – 57,082 miles
  • 2019 – 54,313 miles
  • 2018 – 52,238 miles
  • 2017 – 47,570 miles
  • 2016 – 42,503 miles
  • 2015 – 42,065 miles
  • 2014 – 32,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,474 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,474 miles (+7,302)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    347152582517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,172 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    749073682624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,498 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    232449552893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    539327704965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,172 miles (+3,090)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,172 miles
    Test number
    712682609492
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass57,082 miles (+2,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,082 miles
    Test number
    412267518617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass54,313 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,313 miles
    Test number
    906244221923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,238 miles (+4,668)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,238 miles
    Test number
    819310302135
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass47,570 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    296658533812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,503 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,503 miles
    Test number
    331858327985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,065 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,065 miles
    Test number
    407637175064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    319139764067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 MLR

Does L5 MLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MLR is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 MLR?
The MOT on L5 MLR 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 MLR done?
L5 MLR was recorded at 73,474 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,374 miles a year.
Has L5 MLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MLR has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 MLR 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 MLR find?
L5 MLR passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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