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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 3,197 cc

S16 PLRMOT history

S16 PLR is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 28 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

S16 PLR black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
137,578 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 PLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 PLR was last recorded at 137,578 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 4,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,201 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,377 miles
Average per year
7,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,578 miles
  • 2025 – 133,201 miles
  • 2024 – 133,062 miles
  • 2023 – 129,509 miles
  • 2022 – 118,704 miles
  • 2021 – 110,526 miles
  • 2020 – 105,390 miles
  • 2019 – 100,769 miles
  • 2018 – 93,580 miles
  • 2017 – 87,148 miles
  • 2016 – 82,331 miles
  • 2015 – 68,390 miles
  • 2014 – 56,519 miles
  • 2013 – 44,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,578 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,578 miles (+4,377)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    137,578 miles
    Test number
    785514125251
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass133,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    133,201 miles
    Test number
    926032018179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail133,201 miles (+139)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,201 miles
    Test number
    574439501417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail133,062 miles (+3,553)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,062 miles
    Test number
    273403468395
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole /leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass129,509 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    553606866717
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Fail129,509 miles (+10,805)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    652400514566
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass118,704 miles (+8,178)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,704 miles
    Test number
    650424208014
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery went flat during test (needs attention)
  8. Pass110,526 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,526 miles
    Test number
    786267236069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail110,526 miles (+5,136)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,526 miles
    Test number
    440557279500
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass105,390 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,390 miles
    Test number
    698122958772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,959 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,959 miles
    Test number
    488218907193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,769 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,769 miles
    Test number
    272466884900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,580 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,580 miles
    Test number
    323675132204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,929 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,929 miles
    Test number
    467064523980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,148 miles (+4,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,148 miles
    Test number
    141646978336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass82,331 miles (+13,941)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,331 miles
    Test number
    998431464026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,390 miles (+11,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,390 miles
    Test number
    245648265437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,519 miles (+11,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,519 miles
    Test number
    518901564133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,820 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,820 miles
    Test number
    756805953138
    • NoteN/s front tyre inner wall starting to crack
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer wall damage
    • NoteN/s rear tyre outer wall damage

Questions about S16 PLR

Does S16 PLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 PLR is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 PLR?
The MOT on S16 PLR is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 PLR done?
S16 PLR was recorded at 137,578 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 7,134 miles a year.
Has S16 PLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 PLR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 PLR 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 S16 PLR find?
S16 PLR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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