
Audi A5
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 4,163 cc
S23 FLPMOT history
S23 FLP is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,284 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 132,284 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,005 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 FLP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,163 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 FLP was last recorded at 132,284 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 7,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 125,095 miles · 22 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,189 miles
- Average per year
- 6,005 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,284 miles
- 2024 – 125,095 miles
- 2023 – 119,820 miles
- 2022 – 114,045 miles
- 2021 – 106,704 miles
- 2020 – 106,371 miles
- 2019 – 102,276 miles
- 2018 – 99,411 miles
- 2017 – 97,162 miles
- 2016 – 92,229 miles
- 2015 – 87,536 miles
- 2014 – 78,952 miles
- 2013 – 65,577 miles
- 2011 – 53,093 miles
- 2010 – 45,808 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear subframe corroded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,284 miles (+7,189)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 132,284 miles
- Test number
- 116670459458
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear subframe corroded.
Pass125,095 miles (+141)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 125,095 miles
- Test number
- 673259219897
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded not in prescribed area
- AdvisorySlight play in offside steering rack inner joint
Fail124,954 miles (+5,134)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,954 miles
- Test number
- 906604161584
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator showing on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass119,820 miles (+5,775)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 119,820 miles
- Test number
- 152223079221
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,045 miles (+160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 114,045 miles
- Test number
- 470834192765
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail113,885 miles (+7,181)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,885 miles
- Test number
- 135440688009
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass106,704 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 106,704 miles
- Test number
- 610983239302
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail106,704 miles (+333)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,704 miles
- Test number
- 834072810416
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail106,371 miles (+4,095)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,371 miles
- Test number
- 686191857339
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted
Pass102,276 miles (+162)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 102,276 miles
- Test number
- 807906483409
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail102,114 miles (+2,703)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,114 miles
- Test number
- 888376060011
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 99,411 miles
- Test number
- 444324750430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,411 miles (+2,249)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,411 miles
- Test number
- 673300895931
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass97,162 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 97,162 miles
- Test number
- 930876018783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,134 miles (+4,905)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,134 miles
- Test number
- 118397691670
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,229 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 92,229 miles
- Test number
- 502221978305
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail92,229 miles (+4,693)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,229 miles
- Test number
- 436299167245
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,536 miles (+8,584)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 87,536 miles
- Test number
- 358837580805
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryChild seats fitted,not allowing full inspection of seat belts
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is loose
Pass78,952 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 78,952 miles
- Test number
- 689148324388
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail78,952 miles (+4,199)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,952 miles
- Test number
- 815738324331
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass74,753 miles (+9,176)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,753 miles
- Test number
- 438288074064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,577 miles (+12,484)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 65,577 miles
- Test number
- 848492623088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,093 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 53,093 miles
- Test number
- 915810181293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,089 miles (+7,281)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,089 miles
- Test number
- 318989671277
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,808 miles
- Test number
- 614931470218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S23 FLP
- Does S23 FLP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S23 FLP expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S23 FLP?
- The MOT on S23 FLP expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S23 FLP done?
- S23 FLP was recorded at 132,284 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 6,005 miles a year.
- Has S23 FLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 FLP has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on S23 FLP 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 S23 FLP find?
- S23 FLP passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 9 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.
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