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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,986 cc

L5 SUYMOT history

L5 SUY is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L5 SUY silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
151,572 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SUY was last recorded at 151,572 miles on 14 May 2026, 8,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2020: 113,694 miles, lower than 176,570 miles on 6 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,321 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,251 miles
Average per year
7,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,572 miles
  • 2025 – 143,321 miles
  • 2024 – 135,428 miles
  • 2023 – 128,336 miles
  • 2022 – 123,138 miles
  • 2021 – 118,755 miles
  • 2020 – 113,694 miles
  • 2019 – 176,570 miles
  • 2018 – 105,150 miles
  • 2017 – 100,695 miles
  • 2016 – 93,890 miles
  • 2015 – 89,172 miles
  • 2014 – 82,322 miles
  • 2013 – 76,068 miles
  • 2012 – 67,763 miles
  • 2011 – 57,162 miles
  • 2010 – 35,961 miles
  • 2009 – 15,963 miles
  • 2008 – 11,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,572 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,572 miles (+8,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    151,572 miles
    Test number
    873729407252
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,321 miles (+7,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,321 miles
    Test number
    923066247142
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,428 miles (+7,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,428 miles
    Test number
    560449720632
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,336 miles (+5,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,336 miles
    Test number
    156109964045
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,138 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,138 miles
    Test number
    603257949805
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail123,138 miles (+4,383)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,138 miles
    Test number
    344277385090
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass118,755 miles (+5,061)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,755 miles
    Test number
    654084400140
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,694 miles
    Test number
    263275423530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail113,694 miles (-62,876)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,694 miles
    Test number
    623335359924
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass176,570 miles (+71,420)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    176,570 miles
    Test number
    177671123245
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass105,150 miles (+4,455)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,150 miles
    Test number
    490684268795
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass100,695 miles (+6,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,695 miles
    Test number
    127845230945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass93,890 miles (+4,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,890 miles
    Test number
    440699336435
    • AdvisoryFront and rear flexable brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not working

  14. Pass89,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    797385475065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail89,172 miles (+6,850)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    455795775062
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    249863884048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,322 miles (+6,254)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    575933184056
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass76,068 miles (+8,305)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    166767783014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,763 miles (+10,601)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    135124472025
    • NoteFrom April 2012 the air bag warning light being on will be a fail

  20. Pass57,162 miles (+21,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    309172161022
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on legal limit

  21. Pass35,961 miles (+19,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,961 miles
    Test number
    634317760016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,963 miles (+4,290)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,963 miles
    Test number
    631229069011
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass11,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,673 miles
    Test number
    794741658023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SUY

Does L5 SUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SUY is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SUY?
The MOT on L5 SUY is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SUY done?
L5 SUY was recorded at 151,572 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 7,675 miles a year.
Has L5 SUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SUY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 SUY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 SUY find?
L5 SUY passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many bushes.

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