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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 ZWNMOT history

LS12 ZWN is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 14 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LS12 ZWN black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,474 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZWN
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
14 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZWN was last recorded at 86,474 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 2,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,516 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,958 miles
Average per year
5,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,474 miles
  • 2025 – 83,516 miles
  • 2024 – 80,358 miles
  • 2023 – 69,289 miles
  • 2022 – 67,388 miles
  • 2021 – 64,906 miles
  • 2020 – 60,899 miles
  • 2019 – 56,975 miles
  • 2018 – 49,527 miles
  • 2017 – 38,335 miles
  • 2016 – 29,399 miles
  • 2015 – 22,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,474 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,474 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,474 miles
    Test number
    212141804537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,516 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    307809620186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Fail83,515 miles (+3,157)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,515 miles
    Test number
    192397260829
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass80,358 miles (+11,069)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,358 miles
    Test number
    773445158976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,289 miles
    Test number
    206648384513
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail69,289 miles (+1,901)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,289 miles
    Test number
    459360736805
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass67,388 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,388 miles
    Test number
    580858094809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail67,388 miles (+2,482)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,388 miles
    Test number
    158580352593
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass64,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    559110861765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,906 miles (+4,007)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    866646085582
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass60,899 miles (+3,924)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,899 miles
    Test number
    918840840994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass56,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,975 miles
    Test number
    163467279889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,975 miles (+7,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,975 miles
    Test number
    970744287927
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass49,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    993015562903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,527 miles (+11,192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    356219641272
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass38,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,335 miles
    Test number
    662891405896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,335 miles (+8,936)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,335 miles
    Test number
    568510344204
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass29,399 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    182246641460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,171 miles
    Test number
    518480715186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZWN

Does LS12 ZWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZWN is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZWN?
The MOT on LS12 ZWN is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZWN done?
LS12 ZWN was recorded at 86,474 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,724 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZWN has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZWN 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 ZWN find?
LS12 ZWN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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