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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

1971 SWMOT history

1971 SW is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 12 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 67,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

1971 SW grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,477 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1971 SW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1971 SW was last recorded at 67,477 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 5,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,976 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,501 miles
Average per year
10,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,477 miles
  • 2025 – 61,976 miles
  • 2024 – 55,237 miles
  • 2023 – 43,904 miles
  • 2022 – 29,746 miles
  • 2021 – 16,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,477 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 18 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,477 miles (+5,501)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    414196252615
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Pass61,976 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    61,976 miles
    Test number
    545243394829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail61,970 miles (+6,733)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    799050347486
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,237 miles (+11,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    55,237 miles
    Test number
    834153586760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,904 miles (+14,158)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,904 miles
    Test number
    184953869223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,746 miles (+13,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    29,746 miles
    Test number
    976473804857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass16,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    16,239 miles
    Test number
    980362488125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1971 SW

What vehicle is registration 1971 SW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1971 SW on a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 12 Nov 2016. 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 1971 SW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1971 SW is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1971 SW?
The MOT on 1971 SW is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1971 SW done?
1971 SW was recorded at 67,477 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 10,227 miles a year.
Has 1971 SW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1971 SW has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 1971 SW 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 1971 SW find?
1971 SW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear nail in tyre; rear registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off.

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