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Audi A5

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,967 cc

L7 XDDMOT history

L7 XDD is a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 13 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L7 XDD silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,802 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XDD was last recorded at 160,802 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 7,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2012: 58,350 miles, lower than 63,007 miles on 20 Sept 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,520 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,282 miles
Average per year
6,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,802 miles
  • 2025 – 153,520 miles
  • 2024 – 144,850 miles
  • 2023 – 136,013 miles
  • 2022 – 125,783 miles
  • 2021 – 114,641 miles
  • 2020 – 113,410 miles
  • 2019 – 110,405 miles
  • 2017 – 100,401 miles
  • 2016 – 94,093 miles
  • 2015 – 89,595 miles
  • 2014 – 83,714 miles
  • 2013 – 69,250 miles
  • 2012 – 58,350 miles
  • 2011 – 63,007 miles
  • 2010 – 59,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,802 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,802 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,802 miles
    Test number
    686851461364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,520 miles (+8,670)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,520 miles
    Test number
    848578005452
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,850 miles (+8,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,850 miles
    Test number
    988187545876
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    902320703189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,013 miles (+10,230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    136323653242
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass125,783 miles (+11,142)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,783 miles
    Test number
    966663092896
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,641 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,641 miles
    Test number
    886644888530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,410 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,410 miles
    Test number
    275567306412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,405 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,405 miles
    Test number
    922384428637
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail110,378 miles (+9,977)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,378 miles
    Test number
    120446514445
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,401 miles
    Test number
    321699183732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,401 miles (+6,308)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,401 miles
    Test number
    512268229964
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,093 miles (+4,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,093 miles
    Test number
    314464456784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass89,595 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,595 miles
    Test number
    839881514661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,714 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,714 miles
    Test number
    168850264262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    117285254294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,691 miles (+14,441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    945605154278
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass69,250 miles (+10,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    836954753356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,350 miles (-4,657)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,350 miles
    Test number
    958682842392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,007 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,007 miles
    Test number
    569013761226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,681 miles
    Test number
    124714060276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 XDD

Does L7 XDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XDD is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 XDD?
The MOT on L7 XDD is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 XDD done?
L7 XDD was recorded at 160,802 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,585 miles a year.
Has L7 XDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XDD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 XDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 XDD find?
L7 XDD passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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