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Audi A5

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S23 SWTMOT history

S23 SWT is a grey petrol Audi A5 first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S23 SWT grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,648 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 SWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 SWT was last recorded at 115,648 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 6,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,208 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,440 miles
Average per year
6,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,648 miles
  • 2025 – 109,208 miles
  • 2024 – 101,002 miles
  • 2023 – 100,875 miles
  • 2022 – 93,647 miles
  • 2021 – 92,890 miles
  • 2020 – 84,265 miles
  • 2019 – 75,445 miles
  • 2017 – 71,805 miles
  • 2016 – 56,907 miles
  • 2015 – 49,411 miles
  • 2014 – 38,693 miles
  • 2012 – 20,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,648 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,648 miles (+6,440)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,648 miles
    Test number
    151301676927
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,208 miles (+8,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,208 miles
    Test number
    798388334937
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,002 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,002 miles
    Test number
    523323790460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail101,000 miles (+125)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,000 miles
    Test number
    450624708653
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass100,875 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,875 miles
    Test number
    797822011076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,647 miles (+757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,647 miles
    Test number
    330759643428
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,890 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    547300723023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,837 miles (+8,572)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    926757546281
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,265 miles (+8,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    915898771049
    • 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))

  10. Pass75,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,445 miles
    Test number
    754012044168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,428 miles (+3,623)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,428 miles
    Test number
    222882979124
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall blebbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall blebbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low level sensor link broken (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass71,805 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    473701978875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,364 miles (+13,457)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    998500694411
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted

  14. Pass56,907 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,907 miles
    Test number
    866926468867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,411 miles (+10,718)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    335986454313
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside rear (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil offside rear (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted , undertrays fitted

  16. Pass38,693 miles (+18,046)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,693 miles
    Test number
    126838054276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,647 miles
    Test number
    355935072483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 SWT

Does S23 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 SWT is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 SWT?
The MOT on S23 SWT is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 SWT done?
S23 SWT was recorded at 115,648 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,800 miles a year.
Has S23 SWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 SWT has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 SWT 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 SWT find?
S23 SWT passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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