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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L5 PHXMOT history

L5 PHX is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L5 PHX blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
182,603 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PHX was last recorded at 182,603 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,601 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,603 miles
  • 2025 – 172,072 miles
  • 2024 – 163,770 miles
  • 2023 – 156,394 miles
  • 2022 – 149,983 miles
  • 2021 – 141,039 miles
  • 2020 – 133,191 miles
  • 2019 – 120,754 miles
  • 2018 – 109,135 miles
  • 2017 – 95,617 miles
  • 2016 – 87,007 miles
  • 2015 – 70,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,603 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,603 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    182,603 miles
    Test number
    329080694036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail182,601 miles (+10,529)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,601 miles
    Test number
    206909142887
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass172,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    172,072 miles
    Test number
    147687137831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,072 miles (+8,302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,072 miles
    Test number
    119145933426
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass163,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,770 miles
    Test number
    955982036687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail163,768 miles (+7,374)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,768 miles
    Test number
    405660673362
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass156,394 miles (+6,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,394 miles
    Test number
    767582719275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass149,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,983 miles
    Test number
    883649838346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail149,979 miles (+8,940)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,979 miles
    Test number
    623463582021
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 245/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre joining clamp - corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass141,039 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,039 miles
    Test number
    152754422015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    785885732269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,191 miles (+12,437)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    681697019067
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass120,754 miles (+11,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,754 miles
    Test number
    872855291425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,135 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,135 miles
    Test number
    358449826018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail109,134 miles (+13,517)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,134 miles
    Test number
    513812459794
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass95,617 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    115656239512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail95,617 miles (+8,610)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    166406206397
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/40/r18 all other tyres 245/40/r18 (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass87,007 miles (+16,156)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    490655368150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,851 miles
    Test number
    255117095443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 PHX

Does L5 PHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PHX is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 PHX?
The MOT on L5 PHX is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 PHX done?
L5 PHX was recorded at 182,603 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 10,156 miles a year.
Has L5 PHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PHX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 PHX 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 PHX find?
L5 PHX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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