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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

C5 EMWMOT history

C5 EMW is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

C5 EMW blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,187 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 EMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 EMW was last recorded at 106,187 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,087 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
4,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,187 miles
  • 2025 – 102,822 miles
  • 2024 – 99,710 miles
  • 2023 – 96,384 miles
  • 2022 – 89,834 miles
  • 2021 – 89,037 miles
  • 2020 – 87,687 miles
  • 2019 – 85,413 miles
  • 2018 – 79,835 miles
  • 2017 – 78,546 miles
  • 2016 – 74,404 miles
  • 2015 – 71,302 miles
  • 2014 – 70,030 miles
  • 2013 – 57,008 miles
  • 2012 – 48,998 miles
  • 2011 – 44,389 miles
  • 2010 – 36,698 miles
  • 2009 – 29,309 miles
  • 2008 – 22,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,187 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,187 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,187 miles
    Test number
    178321752169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail106,087 miles (+3,265)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,087 miles
    Test number
    298345515376
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm that shock absorber attatches to (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm that shock absorber attatches to (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Secondary lower arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass102,822 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,822 miles
    Test number
    168385698981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,710 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,710 miles
    Test number
    480684009584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,384 miles (+6,550)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,384 miles
    Test number
    701937963243
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,834 miles
    Test number
    525018189991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,834 miles (+797)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,834 miles
    Test number
    711230183350
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,037 miles (+1,350)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,037 miles
    Test number
    443595732033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass87,687 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    528307481871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,413 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,413 miles
    Test number
    571571650872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,835 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    436621902153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,546 miles
    Test number
    843961944679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,546 miles (+4,142)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,546 miles
    Test number
    308113003193
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass74,404 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    266030482403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,302 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,302 miles
    Test number
    468319155156
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing close to legal limit

  16. Pass71,302 miles (+1,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,302 miles
    Test number
    889199455110
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing close to legal limit

  17. Pass70,030 miles (+13,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,030 miles
    Test number
    575099594142
    • NoteWindsreen damage not affecting view of the road

  18. Pass57,008 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,008 miles
    Test number
    436442993150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,998 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,998 miles
    Test number
    437502792106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,389 miles (+7,691)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    276274181002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise check rear brakes approx 5.000 mile

  21. Pass36,698 miles (+7,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,698 miles
    Test number
    933538570016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass29,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    593323389070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,309 miles (+7,133)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    322953189068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass22,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,176 miles
    Test number
    131064278060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 EMW

Does C5 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 EMW is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 EMW?
The MOT on C5 EMW is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 EMW done?
C5 EMW was recorded at 106,187 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,568 miles a year.
Has C5 EMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 EMW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 EMW 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 EMW find?
C5 EMW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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