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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

S15 AXLMOT history

S15 AXL is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 15 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

S15 AXL black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
185,998 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 AXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 AXL was last recorded at 185,998 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 11,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,530 miles · 10 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
11,468 miles
Average per year
11,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,998 miles
  • 2023 – 174,530 miles
  • 2022 – 158,428 miles
  • 2020 – 138,016 miles
  • 2019 – 126,503 miles
  • 2018 – 117,109 miles
  • 2017 – 107,349 miles
  • 2016 – 97,074 miles
  • 2015 – 81,841 miles
  • 2014 – 71,614 miles
  • 2013 – 62,608 miles
  • 2012 – 51,240 miles
  • 2011 – 36,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,998 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,998 miles (+11,468)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    185,998 miles
    Test number
    170704771828
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass174,530 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    174,530 miles
    Test number
    743253032483
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail174,530 miles (+16,102)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,530 miles
    Test number
    298949923821
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass158,428 miles (+20,412)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,428 miles
    Test number
    350315951451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,016 miles (+11,513)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,016 miles
    Test number
    936633369172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,503 miles (+9,394)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,503 miles
    Test number
    852547727016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,109 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,109 miles
    Test number
    419155945276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,102 miles (+9,753)4 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,102 miles
    Test number
    720667971496
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass107,349 miles (+10,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,349 miles
    Test number
    698407736741
    • AdvisoryPassenger front lower ball joint deteriorating,front and rear brake discs lipped-rusting,exhaust middle bracket deteriorating
  10. Pass97,074 miles (+15,233)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,074 miles
    Test number
    432977860244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,841 miles (+10,227)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,841 miles
    Test number
    678806955132
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine managment lamp displayed
    • NoteN/s o/s rear tyres becoming worn inner tyre tread
  12. Pass71,614 miles (+9,006)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,614 miles
    Test number
    998494014185
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s o/s rear tyres inner tread becoming uneven tread
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed/damaged
    • NoteOil/coolant levels low
  13. Pass62,608 miles (+11,368)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    147422623126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,240 miles (+14,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    226385622459
    • NoteUnderbody fitted with plastic trim
  15. Pass36,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,295 miles
    Test number
    198059601151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 AXL

Does S15 AXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S15 AXL expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S15 AXL?
The MOT on S15 AXL expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S15 AXL done?
S15 AXL was recorded at 185,998 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 11,232 miles a year.
Has S15 AXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 AXL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S15 AXL 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 S15 AXL find?
S15 AXL passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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