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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L88 LXMMOT history

L88 LXM is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 20 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 156,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L88 LXM black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,017 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L88 LXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L88 LXM was last recorded at 156,017 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 8,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,211 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,806 miles
Average per year
10,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,017 miles
  • 2024 – 147,211 miles
  • 2023 – 134,847 miles
  • 2022 – 124,059 miles
  • 2021 – 111,991 miles
  • 2020 – 100,237 miles
  • 2019 – 92,194 miles
  • 2018 – 83,634 miles
  • 2017 – 74,701 miles
  • 2016 – 60,723 miles
  • 2015 – 44,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,017 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf,advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear no emissions detected,advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,017 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,017 miles
    Test number
    322051124776
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail156,017 miles (+8,806)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,017 miles
    Test number
    204958756817
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass147,211 miles (+12,364)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,211 miles
    Test number
    298514823628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,847 miles (+10,788)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,847 miles
    Test number
    955013141540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,059 miles (+12,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,059 miles
    Test number
    937808310700
    • AdvisoryEngine coversfitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass111,991 miles (+117)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,991 miles
    Test number
    555643195500
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf,advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre advise
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear no emissions detected,advise

  7. Fail111,874 miles (+11,637)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,874 miles
    Test number
    776344415320
    • MajorFront Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf,advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre advise
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear no emissions detected,advise

  8. Pass100,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,237 miles
    Test number
    588798339282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,236 miles (+8,042)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,236 miles
    Test number
    696846178614
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass92,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,194 miles
    Test number
    129317844119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail92,194 miles (+8,560)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,194 miles
    Test number
    146478305581
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,634 miles (+8,933)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    543526727692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,701 miles (+13,978)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    509509851486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,723 miles (+16,372)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,723 miles
    Test number
    514098859865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,351 miles
    Test number
    795384926559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L88 LXM

Does L88 LXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L88 LXM is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L88 LXM?
The MOT on L88 LXM is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L88 LXM done?
L88 LXM was recorded at 156,017 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 10,873 miles a year.
Has L88 LXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L88 LXM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L88 LXM 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 L88 LXM find?
L88 LXM passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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