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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,163 cc

LA51 ADEMOT history

LA51 ADE is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LA51 ADE black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
128,038 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 ADE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 ADE was last recorded at 128,038 miles on 12 May 2026, 8,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,452 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
8,586 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,038 miles
  • 2023 – 119,452 miles
  • 2022 – 110,700 miles
  • 2020 – 104,800 miles
  • 2019 – 83,448 miles
  • 2018 – 79,171 miles
  • 2017 – 69,210 miles
  • 2016 – 67,146 miles
  • 2015 – 66,323 miles
  • 2014 – 53,045 miles
  • 2013 – 46,478 miles
  • 2012 – 40,784 miles
  • 2011 – 34,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,038 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,038 miles (+8,586)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,038 miles
    Test number
    276521301672
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass119,452 miles (+8,752)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,452 miles
    Test number
    598674757293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass110,700 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,700 miles
    Test number
    999727655476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,661 miles (+5,861)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,661 miles
    Test number
    652113996125
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cord showing (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass104,800 miles (+21,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,800 miles
    Test number
    116975053654
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted and its wet with the oil
  6. Pass83,448 miles (+4,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    366067914143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass79,171 miles (+9,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,171 miles
    Test number
    934569190297
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  8. Pass69,210 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,210 miles
    Test number
    582470928771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,146 miles (+823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,146 miles
    Test number
    909639631545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge
  10. Pass66,323 miles (+13,278)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    399573097596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,045 miles (+6,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    896242644018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass46,478 miles (+5,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    717441723082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass40,784 miles (+6,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,784 miles
    Test number
    987098812084
    • AdvisoryBrake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass34,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,071 miles
    Test number
    387184761092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 ADE

Does LA51 ADE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 ADE is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 ADE?
The MOT on LA51 ADE is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 ADE done?
LA51 ADE was recorded at 128,038 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has LA51 ADE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 ADE has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 ADE 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 LA51 ADE find?
LA51 ADE passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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