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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,698 cc

LP55 MULMOT history

LP55 MUL is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LP55 MUL grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
174,802 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP55 MUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP55 MUL was last recorded at 174,802 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 7,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,294 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,508 miles
Average per year
8,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,802 miles
  • 2025 – 167,294 miles
  • 2024 – 155,499 miles
  • 2023 – 142,994 miles
  • 2022 – 130,651 miles
  • 2021 – 115,544 miles
  • 2020 – 108,166 miles
  • 2019 – 101,155 miles
  • 2018 – 94,159 miles
  • 2017 – 86,121 miles
  • 2016 – 85,419 miles
  • 2014 – 80,294 miles
  • 2013 – 74,620 miles
  • 2012 – 61,374 miles
  • 2011 – 42,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,802 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS CORRODED

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.

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,802 miles (+7,508)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    174,802 miles
    Test number
    181540185821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS CORRODED

  2. Pass167,294 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,294 miles
    Test number
    603701646193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail167,289 miles (+11,790)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,289 miles
    Test number
    782669632470
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective cracked/broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass155,499 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,499 miles
    Test number
    390903593375
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail155,498 miles (+12,504)1 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,498 miles
    Test number
    723861407138
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn STREGHT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn STREGHT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass142,994 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,994 miles
    Test number
    400462589587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

  7. Fail142,993 miles (+12,342)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,993 miles
    Test number
    670023787815
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

  8. Pass130,651 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,651 miles
    Test number
    876440501812
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

  9. Fail130,650 miles (+15,106)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,650 miles
    Test number
    768815111965
    • DangerousOffside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

  10. Pass115,544 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,544 miles
    Test number
    821534897160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

  11. Fail115,544 miles (+7,378)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,544 miles
    Test number
    833377006298
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipes detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

  12. Pass108,166 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,166 miles
    Test number
    754965889751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,155 miles (+6,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,155 miles
    Test number
    818316433713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass94,159 miles (+8,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    587644559201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,121 miles (+702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    840336500906
    • AdvisoryEml on

  16. Pass85,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,419 miles
    Test number
    532148046791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail85,419 miles (+5,125)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,419 miles
    Test number
    760337145028
    • FailureFront Direction indicators not working both (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 3 bolts (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass80,294 miles (+5,674)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,294 miles
    Test number
    857680314028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  19. Pass74,620 miles (+13,246)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    477969103006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,374 miles (+18,975)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,374 miles
    Test number
    277972022459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,399 miles
    Test number
    248720911103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP55 MUL

Does LP55 MUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP55 MUL is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP55 MUL?
The MOT on LP55 MUL is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP55 MUL done?
LP55 MUL was recorded at 174,802 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 8,558 miles a year.
Has LP55 MUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP55 MUL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP55 MUL 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 LP55 MUL find?
LP55 MUL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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