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Audi A5

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,984 cc

17 MHWMOT history

17 MHW is a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 23 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

17 MHW silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,804 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
17 MHW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

17 MHW was last recorded at 125,804 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 6,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,623 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,181 miles
Average per year
8,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,804 miles
  • 2025 – 119,623 miles
  • 2024 – 113,667 miles
  • 2023 – 105,946 miles
  • 2022 – 98,777 miles
  • 2020 – 94,787 miles
  • 2018 – 83,937 miles
  • 2017 – 65,275 miles
  • 2016 – 54,417 miles
  • 2014 – 43,521 miles
  • 2012 – 18,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,804 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear torque arm joint boot cracking and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 5 LED,s not working on high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamping sleave clamp rusty and snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four arm inner bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer low below 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust shield lose and rattling on exhaust pipe but not likely to come adrift

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,804 miles (+6,181)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,804 miles
    Test number
    533498055198
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear torque arm joint boot cracking and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 5 LED,s not working on high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamping sleave clamp rusty and snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four arm inner bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer low below 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust shield lose and rattling on exhaust pipe but not likely to come adrift

  2. Pass119,623 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,623 miles
    Test number
    393900723271
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LEDs missing on centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4x arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail119,616 miles (+5,949)2 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    583209908246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LEDs missing on centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4x arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,667 miles (+7,721)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,667 miles
    Test number
    327886175340
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,946 miles (+7,169)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    305636282214
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,777 miles (+3,990)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,777 miles
    Test number
    857872058868
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,787 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    872915577654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,019 miles (+112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,019 miles
    Test number
    882343114307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail91,907 miles (+7,970)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,907 miles
    Test number
    179679461822
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass83,937 miles (+7,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,937 miles
    Test number
    847047468785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass76,243 miles (+10,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,243 miles
    Test number
    111451009846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre out of shape

  12. Pass65,275 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,275 miles
    Test number
    266767873967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre stepped tread

  13. Fail65,275 miles (+10,858)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,275 miles
    Test number
    417440781527
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre stepped tread

  14. Pass54,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    929380030530
    • 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)

  15. Fail54,417 miles (+10,896)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    177400091199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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. Pass43,521 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    447463754350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,399 miles (+13,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,399 miles
    Test number
    119744414038
    • NoteOsr tyre completely bald on inner edge and has tiny leak from worn area

  18. Pass18,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,896 miles
    Test number
    479124952351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 17 MHW

What vehicle is registration 17 MHW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 17 MHW on a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 23 Jan 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 17 MHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 17 MHW is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 17 MHW?
The MOT on 17 MHW is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 17 MHW done?
17 MHW was recorded at 125,804 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,183 miles a year.
Has 17 MHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 17 MHW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 17 MHW 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 17 MHW find?
17 MHW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear torque arm joint boot cracking and splitting; stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 5 led,s not working on high level brake lamp; central exhaust mounting defective clamping sleave clamp rusty and snapped but still secure, and 9 more.

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