
Audi A1
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
C5 DSOMOT history
C5 DSO is a white diesel Audi A1 first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 148,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 148,665 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,586 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 DSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A1
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 DSO was last recorded at 148,665 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 7,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,465 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,200 miles
- Average per year
- 6,586 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,665 miles
- 2024 – 141,465 miles
- 2022 – 114,669 miles
- 2021 – 109,397 miles
- 2020 – 103,376 miles
- 2019 – 99,235 miles
- 2017 – 92,311 miles
- 2014 – 76,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 148,665 miles
- Test number
- 304647630988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,665 miles (+7,200)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,665 miles
- Test number
- 888612582453
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass141,465 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 141,465 miles
- Test number
- 560820242502
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail141,453 miles (+12,499)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,453 miles
- Test number
- 122452581680
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNo coolant
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,954 miles (+14,285)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 128,954 miles
- Test number
- 445986250894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass114,669 miles (+5,272)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 114,669 miles
- Test number
- 565622228657
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass109,397 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 109,397 miles
- Test number
- 165480360652
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail109,397 miles (+6,021)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,397 miles
- Test number
- 568096723022
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass103,376 miles (+4,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 103,376 miles
- Test number
- 136177062904
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass99,235 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,235 miles
- Test number
- 799256553146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,196 miles (+6,885)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,196 miles
- Test number
- 937889971081
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,311 miles (+15,755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 92,311 miles
- Test number
- 791292307455
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,556 miles (+827)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 76,556 miles
- Test number
- 509182034369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,729 miles
- Test number
- 595770114315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 DSO
- Does C5 DSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DSO is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C5 DSO?
- The MOT on C5 DSO is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 DSO done?
- C5 DSO was recorded at 148,665 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,586 miles a year.
- Has C5 DSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 DSO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 DSO 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 DSO find?
- C5 DSO passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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