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Audi A5

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

P515 BADMOT history

P515 BAD is a silver petrol Audi A5 first used on 1 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

P515 BAD silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,731 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 BAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P515 BAD was last recorded at 121,731 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,728 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,731 miles
  • 2024 – 117,338 miles
  • 2023 – 113,835 miles
  • 2022 – 110,243 miles
  • 2021 – 106,809 miles
  • 2020 – 103,508 miles
  • 2019 – 100,128 miles
  • 2018 – 94,936 miles
  • 2017 – 90,479 miles
  • 2016 – 83,657 miles
  • 2015 – 74,675 miles
  • 2014 – 71,207 miles
  • 2013 – 64,691 miles
  • 2012 – 47,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,731 miles

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,731 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,731 miles
    Test number
    809089225609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,728 miles (+4,390)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,728 miles
    Test number
    282531404658
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,338 miles (+3,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,338 miles
    Test number
    317004128709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass113,835 miles (+3,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,835 miles
    Test number
    591086024764
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,243 miles
    Test number
    958168481611
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail110,242 miles (+3,433)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,242 miles
    Test number
    567875056382
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass106,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,809 miles
    Test number
    259551969252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail106,809 miles (+3,301)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,809 miles
    Test number
    788632115508
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass103,508 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,508 miles
    Test number
    513763049297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    866511263697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,128 miles (+5,192)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    345870400049
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass94,936 miles (+4,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,936 miles
    Test number
    128232591553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass90,479 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,479 miles
    Test number
    508075712777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail90,479 miles (+6,822)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,479 miles
    Test number
    298627289940
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass83,657 miles (+1,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    750627549410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail82,204 miles (+7,529)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,204 miles
    Test number
    983066928704
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner wall split (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass74,675 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,675 miles
    Test number
    176702481141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,592 miles (+3,385)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,592 miles
    Test number
    627916545229
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  19. Pass71,207 miles (+6,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    648427064209
    • NoteN/s/r tyre fitted wrong way round on rim

  20. Pass64,691 miles (+16,730)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    365643983182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,961 miles
    Test number
    875185062105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P515 BAD

Does P515 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P515 BAD is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P515 BAD?
The MOT on P515 BAD is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P515 BAD done?
P515 BAD was recorded at 121,731 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,484 miles a year.
Has P515 BAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P515 BAD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on P515 BAD 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 P515 BAD find?
P515 BAD passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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