
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Pass71,851 miles (+3,899)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 71,851 miles
- Test number
- 332382660100
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
Pass55,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 55,641 miles
- Test number
- 860709335894
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass46,975 miles (+6,435)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 46,975 miles
- Test number
- 194319452932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 40,540 miles
- Test number
- 443089525446
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass38,048 miles (+2,823)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 38,048 miles
- Test number
- 303195734504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,225 miles (+3,218)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 35,225 miles
- Test number
- 923866146069
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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