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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,986 cc

C5 ECSMOT history

C5 ECS is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

C5 ECS grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,161 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ECS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ECS was last recorded at 72,161 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2013: 17,402 miles, lower than 19,257 miles on 9 Mar 2012.

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
70,555 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,606 miles
Average per year
3,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,161 miles
  • 2025 – 70,555 miles
  • 2024 – 68,738 miles
  • 2023 – 64,679 miles
  • 2022 – 59,057 miles
  • 2021 – 51,480 miles
  • 2020 – 43,900 miles
  • 2019 – 34,515 miles
  • 2018 – 33,068 miles
  • 2017 – 30,354 miles
  • 2016 – 27,805 miles
  • 2015 – 25,128 miles
  • 2014 – 21,900 miles
  • 2013 – 17,402 miles
  • 2012 – 19,257 miles
  • 2011 – 12,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,161 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,161 miles
    Test number
    812029009478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,161 miles (+1,606)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,161 miles
    Test number
    114501418362
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    349117505333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail70,555 miles (+1,817)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    313378638356
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,738 miles (+4,059)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,738 miles
    Test number
    365520904909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,679 miles (+5,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    726676262956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass59,057 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,057 miles
    Test number
    644215397915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,480 miles (+7,580)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,480 miles
    Test number
    386739066417
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass43,900 miles (+9,385)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,900 miles
    Test number
    909916997063
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass34,515 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,515 miles
    Test number
    622631380975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,068 miles (+2,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,068 miles
    Test number
    393564138158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass30,354 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,354 miles
    Test number
    824990508786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass27,805 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,805 miles
    Test number
    773255938030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,128 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,128 miles
    Test number
    686414095106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,900 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,900 miles
    Test number
    867417194188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,402 miles (-1,855)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,402 miles
    Test number
    709850803202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,257 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,257 miles
    Test number
    528209262077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,964 miles
    Test number
    869226451074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 ECS

Does C5 ECS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ECS is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 ECS?
The MOT on C5 ECS is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 ECS done?
C5 ECS was recorded at 72,161 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,951 miles a year.
Has C5 ECS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ECS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 ECS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 ECS find?
C5 ECS passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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