Audi A5
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB12 DPEMOT history
LB12 DPE is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 18 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 175,604 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 175,604 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 DPE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 DPE was last recorded at 175,604 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 7,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,651 miles · 18 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,953 miles
- Average per year
- 9,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,604 miles
- 2025 – 167,651 miles
- 2024 – 155,697 miles
- 2023 – 147,870 miles
- 2022 – 143,096 miles
- 2021 – 139,331 miles
- 2020 – 131,680 miles
- 2019 – 125,514 miles
- 2018 – 122,148 miles
- 2017 – 107,422 miles
- 2016 – 93,499 miles
- 2015 – 75,353 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,604 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,604 miles (+7,953)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 175,604 miles
- Test number
- 495411645212
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass167,651 miles (+11,954)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 167,651 miles
- Test number
- 990294634428
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass155,697 miles (+7,827)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 155,697 miles
- Test number
- 835844552804
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BO5TH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT/REAR (0.1 (b))
Pass147,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 147,870 miles
- Test number
- 842503398998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,870 miles (+671)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,870 miles
- Test number
- 280725933052
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fail147,199 miles (+4,103)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,199 miles
- Test number
- 576194920320
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test danglies
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav bracket
Pass143,096 miles (+3,765)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 143,096 miles
- Test number
- 173904569554
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass139,331 miles (+7,651)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 139,331 miles
- Test number
- 506351609647
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass131,680 miles (+6,166)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 131,680 miles
- Test number
- 103290870552
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,514 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 125,514 miles
- Test number
- 174387520779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass122,148 miles (+14,726)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 122,148 miles
- Test number
- 607348213800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,422 miles (+13,923)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 107,422 miles
- Test number
- 296270692667
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass93,499 miles (+18,146)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 93,499 miles
- Test number
- 253120896422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,353 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 75,353 miles
- Test number
- 977904895103
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOSR damper has slight leak
Questions about LB12 DPE
- Does LB12 DPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 DPE is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 DPE?
- The MOT on LB12 DPE is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 DPE done?
- LB12 DPE was recorded at 175,604 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 9,066 miles a year.
- Has LB12 DPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 DPE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB12 DPE 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 DPE find?
- LB12 DPE passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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