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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,197 cc

LE57 BFMMOT history

LE57 BFM is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 10 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

LE57 BFM black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
82,253 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 BFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 BFM was last recorded at 82,253 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 2,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,640 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,613 miles
Average per year
4,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,253 miles
  • 2023 – 79,640 miles
  • 2022 – 72,972 miles
  • 2021 – 63,186 miles
  • 2020 – 51,119 miles
  • 2019 – 45,485 miles
  • 2018 – 44,210 miles
  • 2017 – 40,985 miles
  • 2016 – 37,300 miles
  • 2015 – 34,245 miles
  • 2014 – 31,326 miles
  • 2013 – 28,636 miles
  • 2012 – 25,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,253 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Starting to split on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,253 miles (+2,613)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,253 miles
    Test number
    632445358983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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. Pass79,640 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    744838578912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Starting to split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Starting to split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail79,639 miles (+6,667)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,639 miles
    Test number
    658806330441
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Starting to split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Starting to split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,972 miles (+9,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,972 miles
    Test number
    262973942248
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass63,186 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,186 miles
    Test number
    963762891823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,800 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,800 miles
    Test number
    589893577593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin low ,unable to measure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail58,799 miles (+7,680)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    712265345919
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin low ,unable to measure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,119 miles (+5,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    840848568371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass45,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,485 miles
    Test number
    446544660849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,485 miles (+1,275)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,485 miles
    Test number
    791604559488
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,210 miles (+3,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,210 miles
    Test number
    680773373794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/r19-96y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/r19-96y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass40,985 miles (+3,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,985 miles
    Test number
    586973603807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer side wall is slightly damaged (ply or cord not exposed ).
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% One of the bulb is not working. (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer side wall is slightly damaged (ply or cord not exposed ).
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass37,300 miles (+3,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,300 miles
    Test number
    241686209543
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass34,245 miles (+2,919)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,245 miles
    Test number
    138615115494
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteOffside front caliper anti-vibration metal clip missing
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteUnable to see condition of inner front & inner rear brake pads

  15. Pass31,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,326 miles
    Test number
    197527314078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail31,326 miles (+2,690)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,326 miles
    Test number
    796687514007
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass28,636 miles (+3,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,636 miles
    Test number
    197089103428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass25,450 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,450 miles
    Test number
    898903922066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not to cords.

  19. Fail25,450 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,450 miles
    Test number
    778123922018
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not to cords.

Questions about LE57 BFM

Does LE57 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 BFM expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 BFM?
The MOT on LE57 BFM expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 BFM done?
LE57 BFM was recorded at 82,253 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 4,467 miles a year.
Has LE57 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 BFM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 BFM 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 LE57 BFM find?
LE57 BFM passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 4 more.

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