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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 NVVMOT history

LS12 NVV is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LS12 NVV white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,686 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NVV was last recorded at 121,686 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,793 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,893 miles
Average per year
8,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,686 miles
  • 2025 – 117,793 miles
  • 2024 – 112,975 miles
  • 2023 – 102,045 miles
  • 2022 – 88,908 miles
  • 2021 – 79,550 miles
  • 2020 – 72,805 miles
  • 2019 – 69,240 miles
  • 2018 – 66,592 miles
  • 2016 – 51,941 miles
  • 2015 – 31,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,686 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySurface rust offside front inner wheel arch

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,686 miles (+3,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,686 miles
    Test number
    686944296345
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySurface rust offside front inner wheel arch
  2. Pass117,793 miles (+4,818)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,793 miles
    Test number
    543165463126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass112,975 miles (+10,930)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,975 miles
    Test number
    535922744339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,045 miles
    Test number
    390984916267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Fail102,043 miles (+13,135)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,043 miles
    Test number
    235650075636
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass88,908 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,908 miles
    Test number
    824360209853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,550 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,550 miles
    Test number
    514390990978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items
  8. Fail79,533 miles (+6,728)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,533 miles
    Test number
    778587575902
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items
  9. Pass72,805 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    444706447767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,240 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,240 miles
    Test number
    325120912735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    779661431316
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail68,099 miles (+1,507)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    266235500681
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass66,592 miles (+14,651)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,592 miles
    Test number
    577436069609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,941 miles (+20,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,941 miles
    Test number
    359535197643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,679 miles (+212)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,679 miles
    Test number
    179077025145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Fail31,467 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,467 miles
    Test number
    978100425163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS12 NVV

Does LS12 NVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NVV is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NVV?
The MOT on LS12 NVV is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 NVV done?
LS12 NVV was recorded at 121,686 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 8,222 miles a year.
Has LS12 NVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NVV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 NVV 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 NVV find?
LS12 NVV passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; surface rust offside front inner wheel arch.

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