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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,967 cc

VWL 817MOT history

VWL 817 is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 7 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

VWL 817 black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,076 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWL 817
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWL 817 was last recorded at 143,076 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,033 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
10,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,076 miles
  • 2025 – 134,698 miles
  • 2024 – 125,372 miles
  • 2022 – 112,226 miles
  • 2021 – 102,061 miles
  • 2020 – 92,826 miles
  • 2019 – 78,613 miles
  • 2018 – 66,473 miles
  • 2017 – 53,579 miles
  • 2016 – 40,384 miles
  • 2015 – 29,146 miles
  • 2014 – 18,423 miles
  • 2013 – 14,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,076 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,076 miles
    Test number
    279141107552
    • 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))
  2. Fail143,033 miles (+8,335)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,033 miles
    Test number
    199183398188
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  3. Pass134,698 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,698 miles
    Test number
    228903437604
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail134,687 miles (+9,315)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,687 miles
    Test number
    742761599747
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass125,372 miles (+65)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,372 miles
    Test number
    445201170439
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail125,307 miles (+13,081)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,307 miles
    Test number
    755212399339
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass112,226 miles (+10,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,226 miles
    Test number
    477687160804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass102,061 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    376463809679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,048 miles (+9,222)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,048 miles
    Test number
    755955041261
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass92,826 miles (+14,213)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,826 miles
    Test number
    380146492917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,613 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,613 miles
    Test number
    192645542422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,451 miles (+11,978)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,451 miles
    Test number
    110385093677
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass66,473 miles (+12,894)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,473 miles
    Test number
    386214580843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,579 miles (+13,195)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,579 miles
    Test number
    167095751692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,384 miles (+11,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,384 miles
    Test number
    281413536201
    • 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)
  16. Pass29,146 miles (+10,723)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    505028095077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,423 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,423 miles
    Test number
    246865704143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,504 miles
    Test number
    218804333419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VWL 817

What vehicle is registration VWL 817 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWL 817 on a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 7 Jun 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VWL 817 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VWL 817 is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on VWL 817?
The MOT on VWL 817 is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VWL 817 done?
VWL 817 was recorded at 143,076 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 10,152 miles a year.
Has VWL 817 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWL 817 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on VWL 817 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 VWL 817 find?
VWL 817 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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