Audi A5
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc
R50 DBXMOT history
R50 DBX is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 2 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 159,438 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 10,085 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R50 DBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 2 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R50 DBX was last recorded at 159,438 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 11,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 147,689 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,749 miles
- Average per year
- 10,085 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 159,438 miles
- 2024 – 147,689 miles
- 2023 – 137,051 miles
- 2022 – 128,550 miles
- 2021 – 121,097 miles
- 2020 – 119,351 miles
- 2019 – 107,864 miles
- 2018 – 72,088 miles
- 2017 – 68,515 miles
- 2016 – 61,818 miles
- 2015 – 53,795 miles
- 2014 – 44,643 miles
- 2013 – 35,213 miles
- 2012 – 25,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,438 miles
- AdvisorySteering uj has slight play
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front to rear
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,438 miles (+11,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 159,438 miles
- Test number
- 279486043409
- AdvisorySteering uj has slight play
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front to rear
Pass147,689 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 147,689 miles
- Test number
- 687841919328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail147,689 miles (+10,638)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,689 miles
- Test number
- 158530072221
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass137,051 miles (+8,501)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 137,051 miles
- Test number
- 361643465277
- AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,550 miles (+7,453)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 128,550 miles
- Test number
- 340531810166
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre misshaping
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and misshaping (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,097 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 121,097 miles
- Test number
- 825388375195
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,351 miles (+11,487)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,351 miles
- Test number
- 115073478961
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,864 miles (+18,827)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 107,864 miles
- Test number
- 985033810599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,037 miles (+16,949)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 89,037 miles
- Test number
- 836078931081
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,088 miles (+3,573)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 72,088 miles
- Test number
- 759783413340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,515 miles (+6,697)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,515 miles
- Test number
- 186717222507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass61,818 miles (+8,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 61,818 miles
- Test number
- 393413979387
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,795 miles (+9,152)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 53,795 miles
- Test number
- 269169105230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,643 miles (+9,430)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 44,643 miles
- Test number
- 245872104263
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass35,213 miles (+9,768)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 35,213 miles
- Test number
- 287713013242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,445 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 25,445 miles
- Test number
- 345364112427
- NoteO/S/R TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE 10% 245/40/18V
Questions about R50 DBX
- Does R50 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DBX is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R50 DBX?
- The MOT on R50 DBX is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R50 DBX done?
- R50 DBX was recorded at 159,438 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 10,085 miles a year.
- Has R50 DBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R50 DBX has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on R50 DBX 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 R50 DBX find?
- R50 DBX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: steering uj has slight play; undertrays fitted front to rear.
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