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Audi A5

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S21 ESEMOT history

S21 ESE is a silver petrol Audi A5 first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

S21 ESE silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,712 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ESE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ESE was last recorded at 90,712 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,224 miles · 25 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1,488 miles
Average per year
5,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,712 miles
  • 2025 – 84,966 miles
  • 2023 – 78,188 miles
  • 2022 – 75,525 miles
  • 2021 – 68,067 miles
  • 2020 – 59,246 miles
  • 2019 – 54,077 miles
  • 2018 – 48,936 miles
  • 2016 – 35,920 miles
  • 2015 – 29,575 miles
  • 2014 – 21,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,712 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Emissions so low unable to obtain a metered reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,712 miles (+1,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,712 miles
    Test number
    151721998315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,224 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,224 miles
    Test number
    345681373305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,966 miles
    Test number
    743455764188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,966 miles (+6,778)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,966 miles
    Test number
    246373287213
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass78,188 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    342823118002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,525 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    922937099657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,067 miles (+8,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    260581289676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass59,246 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    912950906957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,077 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    326568300177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,936 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,936 miles
    Test number
    590802907460
    • AdvisoryEmissions so low unable to obtain a metered reading
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail48,934 miles (+13,014)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,934 miles
    Test number
    400506281099
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warnibg illumiated
    • AdvisoryClutch excessively worn
    • AdvisoryEmissions so low unable to obtain a metered reading

  12. Pass35,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    964003366146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,918 miles (+6,343)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,918 miles
    Test number
    409708351270
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass29,575 miles (+7,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,575 miles
    Test number
    675270822946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has worn very low on inner edges

  15. Pass21,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,902 miles
    Test number
    825182654218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 ESE

Does S21 ESE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 ESE is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 ESE?
The MOT on S21 ESE is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 ESE done?
S21 ESE was recorded at 90,712 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,682 miles a year.
Has S21 ESE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 ESE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 ESE 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 S21 ESE find?
S21 ESE passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm inner bushes.

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