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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,698 cc

V5 LAXMOT history

V5 LAX is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

V5 LAX white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,839 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LAX was last recorded at 143,839 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 7,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2016: 87,689 miles, lower than 96,016 miles on 27 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,768 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,071 miles
Average per year
4,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,839 miles
  • 2025 – 136,768 miles
  • 2024 – 131,884 miles
  • 2023 – 126,577 miles
  • 2022 – 120,131 miles
  • 2021 – 115,702 miles
  • 2020 – 111,405 miles
  • 2019 – 106,185 miles
  • 2018 – 101,184 miles
  • 2017 – 97,606 miles
  • 2016 – 87,689 miles
  • 2014 – 96,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,839 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,839 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,839 miles
    Test number
    588932083426
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,839 miles (+7,071)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,839 miles
    Test number
    759919827069
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,768 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,768 miles
    Test number
    767758430340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,884 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,884 miles
    Test number
    691384492314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,577 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,577 miles
    Test number
    168870885821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,131 miles (+4,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,131 miles
    Test number
    938421909438
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,702 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,702 miles
    Test number
    128406319086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,405 miles
    Test number
    400510847296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,405 miles (+5,220)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,405 miles
    Test number
    880258433962
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,185 miles (+5,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,185 miles
    Test number
    753188194273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass101,184 miles (+3,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,184 miles
    Test number
    140741296316
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass97,606 miles (+9,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,606 miles
    Test number
    406423248656
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass87,689 miles (-8,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    461479702819
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNot able to see rear inner brake pad wear

  14. Pass96,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    317341634330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail96,016 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    467961534346
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 LAX

Does V5 LAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LAX is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LAX?
The MOT on V5 LAX is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 LAX done?
V5 LAX was recorded at 143,839 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,245 miles a year.
Has V5 LAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LAX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 LAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 LAX find?
V5 LAX passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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