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Audi A5

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

C5 DLCMOT history

C5 DLC is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 24 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 122,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

C5 DLC blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,634 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DLC was last recorded at 122,634 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 12,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,414 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,220 miles
Average per year
10,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,634 miles
  • 2025 – 110,414 miles
  • 2024 – 98,462 miles
  • 2023 – 70,958 miles
  • 2022 – 41,441 miles
  • 2021 – 40,524 miles
  • 2020 – 39,508 miles
  • 2019 – 36,014 miles
  • 2018 – 31,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,634 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,634 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,634 miles
    Test number
    354112302423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,634 miles (+12,220)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,634 miles
    Test number
    606792694511
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,414 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,414 miles
    Test number
    851223062698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail110,414 miles (+11,952)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,414 miles
    Test number
    328369686795
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,462 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,462 miles
    Test number
    613803627488
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,462 miles (+27,504)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,462 miles
    Test number
    650742513872
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,958 miles (+29,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    562673736672
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass41,441 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    319346407700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,524 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    781655776912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,508 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,508 miles
    Test number
    997727047170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,014 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    147429064474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,092 miles
    Test number
    766871647695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 DLC

Does C5 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DLC is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 DLC?
The MOT on C5 DLC is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 DLC done?
C5 DLC was recorded at 122,634 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 10,748 miles a year.
Has C5 DLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DLC has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 DLC 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 C5 DLC find?
C5 DLC passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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