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Audi A6

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L5 SOTMOT history

L5 SOT is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L5 SOT grey Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,816 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SOT was last recorded at 122,816 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 5,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,249 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,567 miles
Average per year
6,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,816 miles
  • 2025 – 117,249 miles
  • 2024 – 109,278 miles
  • 2023 – 101,658 miles
  • 2022 – 94,249 miles
  • 2021 – 87,544 miles
  • 2020 – 82,315 miles
  • 2019 – 73,153 miles
  • 2018 – 68,022 miles
  • 2017 – 63,307 miles
  • 2016 – 57,220 miles
  • 2015 – 52,242 miles
  • 2014 – 47,912 miles
  • 2013 – 42,030 miles
  • 2012 – 36,946 miles
  • 2011 – 32,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,816 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,816 miles
    Test number
    268144632534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,814 miles (+5,565)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    265903120068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass117,249 miles (+7,971)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,249 miles
    Test number
    406056832938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,278 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,278 miles
    Test number
    567195773129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,658 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,658 miles
    Test number
    339785418916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,656 miles (+7,407)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,656 miles
    Test number
    786429999092
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass94,249 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,249 miles
    Test number
    971674496285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,544 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,544 miles
    Test number
    613311988659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail87,497 miles (+5,182)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,497 miles
    Test number
    133471079980
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,315 miles (+9,162)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,315 miles
    Test number
    609704598008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,153 miles (+5,131)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,153 miles
    Test number
    807760866651
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support broken

  12. Pass68,022 miles (+4,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    999028686355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass63,307 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,307 miles
    Test number
    335364843689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,220 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,220 miles
    Test number
    619134819064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,242 miles (+4,330)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,242 miles
    Test number
    765927325084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers are becoming smeary but still clear the screen effectivly

  16. Pass47,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    947922444052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,912 miles (+5,882)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    125621044087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass42,030 miles (+5,084)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,030 miles
    Test number
    675123543017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass36,946 miles (+4,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,946 miles
    Test number
    846484852074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,082 miles
    Test number
    179914701094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,081 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    885844301012
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Questions about L5 SOT

Does L5 SOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SOT?
The MOT on L5 SOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SOT done?
L5 SOT was recorded at 122,816 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 6,008 miles a year.
Has L5 SOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SOT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 SOT 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 SOT find?
L5 SOT passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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