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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.

L6 NVV white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass214,829 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass187,347 miles (+10,368)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    187,347 miles
    Test number
    345576031839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,979 miles
    Test number
    998996507327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass121,959 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,959 miles
    Test number
    335943870716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,375 miles (+5,605)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,375 miles
    Test number
    543367340689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,770 miles (+12,390)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,770 miles
    Test number
    742993487863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass79,092 miles (+12,645)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,092 miles
    Test number
    276818762188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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