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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,197 cc

F5 LSWMOT history

F5 LSW is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

F5 LSW black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,340 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 LSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 LSW was last recorded at 143,340 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2016: 72,887 miles, lower than 74,767 miles on 17 Nov 2016.

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
137,190 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,150 miles
Average per year
8,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,340 miles
  • 2025 – 137,190 miles
  • 2024 – 129,465 miles
  • 2023 – 123,769 miles
  • 2022 – 115,822 miles
  • 2021 – 107,741 miles
  • 2020 – 102,916 miles
  • 2019 – 95,777 miles
  • 2017 – 84,198 miles
  • 2016 – 72,887 miles
  • 2015 – 62,179 miles
  • 2014 – 51,507 miles
  • 2013 – 40,982 miles
  • 2012 – 29,372 miles
  • 2011 – 23,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,340 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted small hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,340 miles (+6,150)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,340 miles
    Test number
    740282705083
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted small hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass137,190 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,190 miles
    Test number
    160218301653
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail137,183 miles (+7,718)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,183 miles
    Test number
    267538697881
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass129,465 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,465 miles
    Test number
    903935620160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,769 miles (+7,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,769 miles
    Test number
    100357636140
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass115,822 miles (+8,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,822 miles
    Test number
    109593181900
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass107,741 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,741 miles
    Test number
    492141558986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,916 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,916 miles
    Test number
    344774875395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,777 miles (+11,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,777 miles
    Test number
    771073187939
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel been welded

  10. Pass84,198 miles (+96)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,198 miles
    Test number
    205334158065
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill heavily damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted

  11. Fail84,102 miles (+11,215)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,102 miles
    Test number
    303502019625
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill heavily damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted

  12. Pass72,887 miles (-1,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,887 miles
    Test number
    660455474636
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low

  13. Fail74,767 miles (+12,588)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,767 miles
    Test number
    576434681732
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-40-18 Bridgestone (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-40-18 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low

  14. Pass62,179 miles (+10,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,179 miles
    Test number
    823317425203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass51,507 miles (+10,525)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,507 miles
    Test number
    776354114385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass40,982 miles (+11,610)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,982 miles
    Test number
    966087413358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre is slightly worn around the outer edge of the tread
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass29,372 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    315853612301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,349 miles (+5,379)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,349 miles
    Test number
    598462812397
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass23,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,970 miles
    Test number
    277153231328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 LSW

Does F5 LSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 LSW is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 LSW?
The MOT on F5 LSW is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 LSW done?
F5 LSW was recorded at 143,340 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 8,380 miles a year.
Has F5 LSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 LSW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 LSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F5 LSW find?
F5 LSW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted small hole.

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