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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L6 GLFMOT history

L6 GLF is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L6 GLF grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,839 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 GLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 GLF was last recorded at 96,839 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,755 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
5,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,839 miles
  • 2025 – 87,172 miles
  • 2024 – 77,738 miles
  • 2023 – 71,851 miles
  • 2022 – 67,952 miles
  • 2021 – 60,841 miles
  • 2020 – 55,641 miles
  • 2019 – 46,975 miles
  • 2018 – 40,540 miles
  • 2017 – 38,048 miles
  • 2016 – 35,225 miles
  • 2015 – 32,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,839 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight rough when rotated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,839 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,839 miles
    Test number
    912234859931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail96,755 miles (+9,583)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    171847184964
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass87,172 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    414354038226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  4. Fail87,171 miles (+9,433)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,171 miles
    Test number
    562498582731
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  5. Pass77,738 miles (+5,887)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,738 miles
    Test number
    134618042616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Pass71,851 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,851 miles
    Test number
    332382660100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,952 miles (+7,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    515080106923
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass60,841 miles (+5,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,841 miles
    Test number
    927870021253
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  9. Pass55,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,641 miles
    Test number
    860709335894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,641 miles (+8,666)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,641 miles
    Test number
    740758332096
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass46,975 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,975 miles
    Test number
    194319452932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    443089525446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,540 miles (+2,492)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    365007373262
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
  14. Pass38,048 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    303195734504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,225 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,225 miles
    Test number
    923866146069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    257782435207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 GLF

Does L6 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 GLF is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 GLF?
The MOT on L6 GLF is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 GLF done?
L6 GLF was recorded at 96,839 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,960 miles a year.
Has L6 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 GLF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 GLF 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 L6 GLF find?
L6 GLF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 255/35r19; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 255/35r19.

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