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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

LP61 LRLMOT history

LP61 LRL is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LP61 LRL black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,875 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 LRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 LRL was last recorded at 71,875 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 3,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,585 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,290 miles
Average per year
5,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,875 miles
  • 2025 – 68,585 miles
  • 2024 – 64,512 miles
  • 2023 – 61,579 miles
  • 2022 – 57,752 miles
  • 2021 – 53,406 miles
  • 2020 – 47,519 miles
  • 2019 – 41,887 miles
  • 2018 – 35,063 miles
  • 2017 – 30,363 miles
  • 2016 – 23,661 miles
  • 2015 – 16,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,875 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to go cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone rear bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone rear bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,875 miles (+3,290)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    332663864104
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to go cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass68,585 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,585 miles
    Test number
    394294184064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail68,585 miles (+4,073)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,585 miles
    Test number
    750109245953
    • DangerousNearside Front 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 rear (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass64,512 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,512 miles
    Test number
    214057316201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail64,507 miles (+2,928)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    207874829094
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer 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 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass61,579 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    517149326521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail61,572 miles (+3,820)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,572 miles
    Test number
    815847356005
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/yr18 93y Pirelli P7 Cintronato silent. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,752 miles (+4,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    721295798013
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass53,406 miles (+5,887)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,406 miles
    Test number
    201338283590
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls damaged (cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  10. Pass47,519 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,519 miles
    Test number
    533145754566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail47,518 miles (+5,631)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    480402846262
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass41,887 miles (+6,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,887 miles
    Test number
    285962814294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass35,063 miles (+4,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,063 miles
    Test number
    429036961897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  14. Pass30,363 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,363 miles
    Test number
    504618418047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,661 miles (+7,527)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,661 miles
    Test number
    749257456685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,134 miles
    Test number
    506779225089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,134 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,134 miles
    Test number
    276588625014
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Questions about LP61 LRL

Does LP61 LRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 LRL is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 LRL?
The MOT on LP61 LRL is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 LRL done?
LP61 LRL was recorded at 71,875 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
Has LP61 LRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 LRL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 LRL 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 LP61 LRL find?
LP61 LRL passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective starting to go cloudy.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked, and 7 more.

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