
Audi A5
White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,698 cc
L6 NVVMOT history
L6 NVV is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 214,829 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 214,829 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 NVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,698 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 NVV was last recorded at 214,829 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 12,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 202,122 miles · 6 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,707 miles
- Average per year
- 10,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 214,829 miles
- 2023 – 202,122 miles
- 2022 – 187,347 miles
- 2021 – 176,979 miles
- 2020 – 163,729 miles
- 2019 – 151,682 miles
- 2018 – 133,378 miles
- 2017 – 121,959 miles
- 2016 – 115,375 miles
- 2015 – 109,770 miles
- 2014 – 97,380 miles
- 2013 – 83,526 miles
- 2012 – 79,092 miles
- 2011 – 66,447 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,829 miles (+12,707)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 214,829 miles
- Test number
- 561791305674
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass202,122 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 202,122 miles
- Test number
- 581531586224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail202,120 miles (+14,773)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,120 miles
- Test number
- 811253932550
- DangerousNearside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass187,347 miles (+10,368)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 187,347 miles
- Test number
- 345576031839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 176,979 miles
- Test number
- 998996507327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,979 miles (+13,250)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,979 miles
- Test number
- 384225077666
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass163,729 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 163,729 miles
- Test number
- 478878023076
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail163,729 miles (+12,047)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,729 miles
- Test number
- 886825348655
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,682 miles (+18,304)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 151,682 miles
- Test number
- 118095093509
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass133,378 miles (+11,419)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 133,378 miles
- Test number
- 582194451379
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,959 miles (+6,584)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 121,959 miles
- Test number
- 335943870716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,375 miles (+5,605)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 115,375 miles
- Test number
- 543367340689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,770 miles (+12,390)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 109,770 miles
- Test number
- 742993487863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,380 miles (+13,854)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 97,380 miles
- Test number
- 809864714342
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,526 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 83,526 miles
- Test number
- 508472253129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail83,526 miles (+4,434)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,526 miles
- Test number
- 178035743198
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass79,092 miles (+12,645)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 79,092 miles
- Test number
- 276818762188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 66,447 miles
- Test number
- 515035461169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 NVV
- Does L6 NVV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L6 NVV expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L6 NVV?
- The MOT on L6 NVV expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L6 NVV done?
- L6 NVV was recorded at 214,829 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 10,534 miles a year.
- Has L6 NVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 NVV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L6 NVV 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 NVV find?
- L6 NVV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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