Audi A5
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc
LB12 ADVMOT history
LB12 ADV is a blue petrol Audi A5 first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,676 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 71,676 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,087 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 ADV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 ADV was last recorded at 71,676 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,412 miles · 1 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,264 miles
- Average per year
- 5,087 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,676 miles
- 2025 – 69,412 miles
- 2024 – 62,088 miles
- 2023 – 53,948 miles
- 2022 – 47,581 miles
- 2021 – 44,621 miles
- 2020 – 42,898 miles
- 2019 – 34,909 miles
- 2018 – 33,341 miles
- 2017 – 30,108 miles
- 2016 – 24,288 miles
- 2015 – 17,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,676 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,676 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 71,676 miles
- Test number
- 828153638464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail71,676 miles (+2,264)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,676 miles
- Test number
- 483354842009
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass69,412 miles (+7,324)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 69,412 miles
- Test number
- 116201493715
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll 4 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
Pass62,088 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 62,088 miles
- Test number
- 519847764450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strongly advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail62,088 miles (+8,140)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,088 miles
- Test number
- 444668567682
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strongly advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass53,948 miles (+6,367)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 53,948 miles
- Test number
- 219785486242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,581 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 47,581 miles
- Test number
- 706930913343
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail47,581 miles (+2,960)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,581 miles
- Test number
- 795156012338
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,621 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 44,621 miles
- Test number
- 810580036502
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,898 miles (+7,989)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 42,898 miles
- Test number
- 120331860374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,909 miles (+1,568)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 34,909 miles
- Test number
- 525791532812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,341 miles (+3,233)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 33,341 miles
- Test number
- 362875432145
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass30,108 miles (+5,820)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 30,108 miles
- Test number
- 744129660687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,288 miles (+6,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 24,288 miles
- Test number
- 534573961566
- AdvisoryRear Both road tyres deteriorating, structure starting to fail.
Pass17,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 17,349 miles
- Test number
- 627448545160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 ADV
- Does LB12 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 ADV is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 ADV?
- The MOT on LB12 ADV is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 ADV done?
- LB12 ADV was recorded at 71,676 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 5,087 miles a year.
- Has LB12 ADV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 ADV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 ADV 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 LB12 ADV find?
- LB12 ADV passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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