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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

C5 BGDMOT history

C5 BGD is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 53,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

C5 BGD black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
53,905 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BGD was last recorded at 53,905 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2023: 50,758 miles, lower than 150,742 miles on 11 Jan 2023.

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
53,902 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,905 miles
  • 2024 – 53,902 miles
  • 2023 – 50,758 miles
  • 2021 – 142,042 miles
  • 2020 – 46,394 miles
  • 2019 – 40,849 miles
  • 2018 – 40,288 miles
  • 2017 – 39,522 miles
  • 2016 – 37,467 miles
  • 2015 – 34,721 miles
  • 2014 – 31,755 miles
  • 2013 – 28,389 miles
  • 2012 – 23,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,905 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,905 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    53,905 miles
    Test number
    906321830404
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

  2. Pass53,902 miles (+3,144)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    364851896396
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

  3. Pass50,758 miles (-99,984)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,758 miles
    Test number
    252297225613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail150,742 miles (+8,700)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,742 miles
    Test number
    590896766642
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,042 miles (+95,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    142,042 miles
    Test number
    310558137779
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,394 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    708697602328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,849 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,849 miles
    Test number
    196966763551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,288 miles (+766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,288 miles
    Test number
    579250006363
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres worn and feathered on outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads look to be worn

  9. Pass39,522 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,522 miles
    Test number
    401923392885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,467 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,467 miles
    Test number
    830225789268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,721 miles (+2,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,721 miles
    Test number
    787868784139
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  12. Pass31,755 miles (+3,366)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,755 miles
    Test number
    968185564264
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass28,389 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,389 miles
    Test number
    876717053233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,192 miles
    Test number
    379332302475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BGD

Does C5 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BGD is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BGD?
The MOT on C5 BGD is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BGD done?
C5 BGD was recorded at 53,905 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,251 miles a year.
Has C5 BGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BGD has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 BGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 BGD find?
C5 BGD passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 nearside and offside; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 nearside and offside, and 2 more.

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