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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 MZLMOT history

LS12 MZL is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

LS12 MZL black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
135,494 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 MZL
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS12 MZL was last recorded at 135,494 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 3,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,124 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,370 miles
Average per year
11,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,494 miles
  • 2024 – 132,124 miles
  • 2023 – 114,945 miles
  • 2022 – 96,269 miles
  • 2020 – 77,512 miles
  • 2019 – 62,724 miles
  • 2018 – 53,924 miles
  • 2017 – 42,100 miles
  • 2016 – 33,708 miles
  • 2015 – 18,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,494 miles
  • MajorFront Body mounting fixings insecure radiator pack cross member broken and insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorFront Bumper insecure lower bumper accident damage and insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Windscreen in an unacceptable condition screen circular crack above 10 mm in a zone (3.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorSteering column attachment defective steering column bottom universal joint excessive play and corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches insecure due to damage

What MOT failures 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,494 miles (+3,370)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,494 miles
    Test number
    552895418197
    • MajorFront Body mounting fixings insecure radiator pack cross member broken and insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure lower bumper accident damage and insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen in an unacceptable condition screen circular crack above 10 mm in a zone (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering column attachment defective steering column bottom universal joint excessive play and corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches insecure due to damage

  2. Pass132,124 miles (+17,179)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,124 miles
    Test number
    839879610847
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all discs, appears to have been stood.

  3. Pass114,945 miles (+2,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,945 miles
    Test number
    523912246341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail112,500 miles (+16,231)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,500 miles
    Test number
    754099123224
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected Bolt missing from wheel hub (5.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass96,269 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,269 miles
    Test number
    253137519721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,261 miles (+1,159)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    728939147156
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass95,102 miles (+17,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    652057421259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,512 miles (+14,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    949193751657
    • 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))

  9. Pass62,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    441055938416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,724 miles (+8,800)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    788939147264
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass53,924 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,924 miles
    Test number
    638060762880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,991 miles (+5,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,991 miles
    Test number
    789914341385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass42,100 miles (+8,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,100 miles
    Test number
    260344234262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass33,708 miles (+15,555)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    697117857241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,153 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    18,153 miles
    Test number
    305317755048
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail18,153 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,153 miles
    Test number
    328826855054
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 MZL

Does LS12 MZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 MZL expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 MZL?
The MOT on LS12 MZL expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 MZL done?
LS12 MZL was recorded at 135,494 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 11,393 miles a year.
Has LS12 MZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 MZL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 MZL 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 LS12 MZL find?
LS12 MZL failed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: front body mounting fixings insecure radiator pack cross member broken and insecure; front bumper insecure lower bumper accident damage and insecure; front windscreen in an unacceptable condition screen circular crack above 10 mm in a zone, and 4 more.

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