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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,698 cc

20 VBXMOT history

20 VBX is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 3 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

20 VBX grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,864 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 VBX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 VBX was last recorded at 83,864 miles on 25 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2026: 83,864 miles, lower than 177,507 miles on 11 Aug 2025.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
177,507 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Average per year
3,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,864 miles
  • 2025 – 177,507 miles
  • 2024 – 170,625 miles
  • 2023 – 164,306 miles
  • 2022 – 156,279 miles
  • 2021 – 148,984 miles
  • 2020 – 146,846 miles
  • 2019 – 138,979 miles
  • 2018 – 130,715 miles
  • 2017 – 116,584 miles
  • 2016 – 99,553 miles
  • 2015 – 80,372 miles
  • 2014 – 69,843 miles
  • 2013 – 66,839 miles
  • 2012 – 56,556 miles
  • 2011 – 37,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,864 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop broken
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,864 miles (-93,643)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    898908082730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass177,507 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    177,507 miles
    Test number
    113989889277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,625 miles (+6,319)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,625 miles
    Test number
    186797790709
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth and perished inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass164,306 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,306 miles
    Test number
    157752735125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail164,306 miles (+8,027)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,306 miles
    Test number
    753860331323
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass156,279 miles (+7,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,279 miles
    Test number
    953342164588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass148,984 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,984 miles
    Test number
    478059649833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine vibration through vehicle very harsh
  8. Fail148,982 miles (+2,136)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,982 miles
    Test number
    144898791908
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45 r18 93y xl bridgestone potenza s001 AO (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and feathered (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine vibration through vehicle very harsh
  9. Pass146,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,846 miles
    Test number
    461214043984
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge.
  10. Fail146,846 miles (+7,867)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,846 miles
    Test number
    578311992416
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge.
  11. Pass138,979 miles (+8,264)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,979 miles
    Test number
    422048673776
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass130,715 miles (+223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,715 miles
    Test number
    579623621766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread on 3.00 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald on inner tread and perished on tread and feathering (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear headlamp height levelling lever broken on rear suspension arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread on 3.00 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Fail130,492 miles (+13,908)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,492 miles
    Test number
    283459832839
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread on 3.00 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald on inner tread and perished on tread and feathering (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear headlamp height levelling lever broken on rear suspension arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread on 3.00 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass116,584 miles (+17,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,584 miles
    Test number
    705126678697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall
  15. Pass99,553 miles (+19,181)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,553 miles
    Test number
    467830999454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,372 miles (+10,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,372 miles
    Test number
    642292196634
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass69,843 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    349237644246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,839 miles (+10,283)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    635353243237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,556 miles (+19,348)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,556 miles
    Test number
    306383742231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,208 miles
    Test number
    706865541235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 VBX

What vehicle is registration 20 VBX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 VBX on a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 3 Sept 2008. 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 20 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 VBX is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 VBX?
The MOT on 20 VBX is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 VBX done?
20 VBX was recorded at 83,864 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
Has 20 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 VBX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 20 VBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 20 VBX find?
20 VBX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushings, and 6 more.

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