Audi A5
Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc
S26 ODUMOT history
S26 ODU is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 12 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,660 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 173,660 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,880 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S26 ODU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 12 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S26 ODU was last recorded at 173,660 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Mar 2019: 15,270 miles, lower than 132,960 miles on 7 Mar 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 172,575 miles · 20 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,085 miles
- Average per year
- 11,880 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 173,660 miles
- 2024 – 172,575 miles
- 2023 – 168,920 miles
- 2022 – 166,648 miles
- 2021 – 165,100 miles
- 2020 – 164,576 miles
- 2019 – 15,270 miles
- 2018 – 132,960 miles
- 2017 – 110,865 miles
- 2016 – 84,048 miles
- 2015 – 60,614 miles
- 2014 – 48,541 miles
- 2013 – 23,291 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,660 miles
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front wiper blades poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,660 miles (+1,085)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 173,660 miles
- Test number
- 534200332749
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass172,575 miles (+3,655)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 172,575 miles
- Test number
- 530754250490
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass168,920 miles (+2,272)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 168,920 miles
- Test number
- 244480166243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 166,648 miles
- Test number
- 918806612939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,648 miles (+1,548)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,648 miles
- Test number
- 401164930664
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass165,100 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 165,100 miles
- Test number
- 475917795183
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail165,100 miles (+20)1 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,100 miles
- Test number
- 228522240276
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail165,080 miles (+504)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,080 miles
- Test number
- 804726655832
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass164,576 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 164,576 miles
- Test number
- 595301024498
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail164,576 miles (+149,306)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,576 miles
- Test number
- 689645015022
- Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass15,270 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 15,270 miles
- Test number
- 214698995023
- MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail15,270 miles (-117,690)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,270 miles
- Test number
- 950351897449
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,960 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 132,960 miles
- Test number
- 811659391944
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail132,960 miles (+22,095)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,960 miles
- Test number
- 471948933277
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass110,865 miles (+26,817)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 110,865 miles
- Test number
- 183775680274
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass84,048 miles (+23,434)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 84,048 miles
- Test number
- 667205117793
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% One LED of the high level brake light is not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The front number plate is dis-coloured (6.3.1d)
Pass60,614 miles (+718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 60,614 miles
- Test number
- 486596855002
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail59,896 miles (+11,355)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,896 miles
- Test number
- 726144145066
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll tyres wearing inner edges
- NoteFront upper link arm bushes split, no movement detected
Pass48,541 miles (+25,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 48,541 miles
- Test number
- 428884714248
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass23,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 23,291 miles
- Test number
- 795378363045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S26 ODU
- Does S26 ODU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 ODU is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S26 ODU?
- The MOT on S26 ODU is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S26 ODU done?
- S26 ODU was recorded at 173,660 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 11,880 miles a year.
- Has S26 ODU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S26 ODU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on S26 ODU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S26 ODU find?
- S26 ODU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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