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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S26 DTKMOT history

S26 DTK is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 2 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 266,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

S26 DTK grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
266,022 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 DTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 DTK was last recorded at 266,022 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2017: 138,555 miles, lower than 144,186 miles on 24 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
266,019 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
13,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 266,022 miles
  • 2025 – 241,585 miles
  • 2024 – 225,882 miles
  • 2023 – 215,383 miles
  • 2022 – 205,551 miles
  • 2021 – 186,613 miles
  • 2020 – 176,100 miles
  • 2019 – 147,422 miles
  • 2018 – 143,443 miles
  • 2017 – 138,559 miles
  • 2016 – 137,934 miles
  • 2015 – 131,535 miles
  • 2014 – 128,807 miles
  • 2013 – 88,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,022 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear lamps tinted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,022 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    266,022 miles
    Test number
    811431835976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail266,019 miles (+24,434)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,019 miles
    Test number
    359476397371
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn cv joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass241,585 miles (+15,703)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    241,585 miles
    Test number
    545554700892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass225,882 miles (+10,499)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    225,882 miles
    Test number
    864817558242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear most exhaust heat shield detached

  5. Pass215,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    215,383 miles
    Test number
    762389544820
    • AdvisoryRear lamps tinted

  6. Fail215,383 miles (+9,832)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,383 miles
    Test number
    600199245327
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps tinted

  7. Pass205,551 miles (+18,938)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    205,551 miles
    Test number
    183184901133
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lamps tinted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps tinted

  8. Pass186,613 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    186,613 miles
    Test number
    221413885787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail186,444 miles (+4,343)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,444 miles
    Test number
    662197876013
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass182,101 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    182,101 miles
    Test number
    340718755161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,100 miles (+28,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    176,100 miles
    Test number
    600762314715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass147,422 miles (+3,979)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,422 miles
    Test number
    338886671727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass143,443 miles (+4,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,443 miles
    Test number
    924229909451
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of underside components

  14. Pass138,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,559 miles
    Test number
    247980771160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,559 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,559 miles
    Test number
    369596229478
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle front n/s (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Fail138,555 miles (-5,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,555 miles
    Test number
    207256001438
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle front n/s (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Fail144,186 miles (+6,252)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,186 miles
    Test number
    630750315626
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNsf footbrake weak

  18. Pass137,934 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,934 miles
    Test number
    941076471214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass131,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,535 miles
    Test number
    807695675018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail131,535 miles (+2,728)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,535 miles
    Test number
    138421975435
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass128,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    128,807 miles
    Test number
    988461974084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail128,807 miles (+40,447)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,807 miles
    Test number
    869230574064
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • DangerousOffside front tyre valve protruding past the wheel rim
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  23. Pass88,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    958531473045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S26 DTK

Does S26 DTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 DTK is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 DTK?
The MOT on S26 DTK is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 DTK done?
S26 DTK was recorded at 266,022 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 13,369 miles a year.
Has S26 DTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 DTK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 DTK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S26 DTK find?
S26 DTK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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