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Audi A5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

S20 TARMOT history

S20 TAR is a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

S20 TAR silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,215 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 TAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 TAR was last recorded at 174,215 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 5,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,545 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,670 miles
Average per year
8,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,215 miles
  • 2024 – 168,545 miles
  • 2023 – 157,879 miles
  • 2022 – 150,622 miles
  • 2021 – 129,355 miles
  • 2020 – 121,764 miles
  • 2019 – 108,116 miles
  • 2018 – 101,704 miles
  • 2017 – 93,848 miles
  • 2016 – 85,243 miles
  • 2015 – 81,443 miles
  • 2014 – 78,723 miles
  • 2013 – 74,281 miles
  • 2012 – 64,316 miles
  • 2011 – 48,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,215 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,215 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,215 miles
    Test number
    928074026095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,545 miles (+10,666)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,545 miles
    Test number
    791477995662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,879 miles (+7,257)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    157,879 miles
    Test number
    275484828453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,622 miles (+21,267)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,622 miles
    Test number
    106819581131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,355 miles (+7,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,355 miles
    Test number
    250485651930
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring underside components
  6. Pass121,764 miles (+13,648)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,764 miles
    Test number
    327360893825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,116 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,116 miles
    Test number
    462005104354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    766374887657
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS TOO CLEAN
  9. Fail101,704 miles (+7,856)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    880039114747
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass93,848 miles (+8,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    458708632322
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
  11. Pass85,243 miles (+3,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,243 miles
    Test number
    921077373159
    • AdvisoryEML staying ON
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass81,443 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,443 miles
    Test number
    786937882952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,723 miles (+4,442)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    199212344274
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  14. Pass74,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,281 miles
    Test number
    669542363204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,281 miles (+9,965)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,281 miles
    Test number
    675152363266
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass64,316 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    199010852258
    • NoteNsf tyre close to legal limit in centre
  17. Fail64,315 miles (+16,091)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    998579542264
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNsf tyre close to legal limit in centre
  18. Pass48,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    705389721224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 TAR

Does S20 TAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 TAR is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 TAR?
The MOT on S20 TAR is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 TAR done?
S20 TAR was recorded at 174,215 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 8,843 miles a year.
Has S20 TAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 TAR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on S20 TAR 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 S20 TAR find?
S20 TAR passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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