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Audi A5

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S50 DWBMOT history

S50 DWB is a grey petrol Audi A5 first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

S50 DWB grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,507 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 DWB
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
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 DWB was last recorded at 99,507 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,060 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,447 miles
Average per year
5,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,507 miles
  • 2025 – 97,060 miles
  • 2024 – 92,321 miles
  • 2023 – 89,558 miles
  • 2022 – 88,361 miles
  • 2020 – 88,312 miles
  • 2019 – 85,986 miles
  • 2018 – 78,801 miles
  • 2017 – 73,073 miles
  • 2016 – 63,308 miles
  • 2015 – 50,745 miles
  • 2014 – 37,203 miles
  • 2013 – 27,348 miles
  • 2012 – 22,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,507 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,507 miles (+2,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,507 miles
    Test number
    579047527970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,060 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,060 miles
    Test number
    340632837824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail97,060 miles (+4,739)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,060 miles
    Test number
    729820713827
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,321 miles (+2,763)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,321 miles
    Test number
    198410532391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,558 miles (+1,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,558 miles
    Test number
    400321782102
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass88,361 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,361 miles
    Test number
    503589596587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,312 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,312 miles
    Test number
    648879876160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, obscuring the view of some testable components.

  8. Fail88,312 miles (+2,326)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,312 miles
    Test number
    340749159040
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, obscuring the view of some testable components.

  9. Pass85,986 miles (+7,185)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,986 miles
    Test number
    946066938151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted obscuring the view of some testable components

  10. Pass78,801 miles (+5,728)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    118754914136
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted obscuring view of some testable components

  11. Pass73,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,073 miles
    Test number
    989757253443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail73,073 miles (+9,765)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,073 miles
    Test number
    807253057522
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass63,308 miles (+12,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    677707018360
    • AdvisoryPossible stone trapped in offside front brake

  14. Pass50,745 miles (+13,542)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,745 miles
    Test number
    588871005233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,203 miles (+9,855)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,203 miles
    Test number
    265277094110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,348 miles (+4,555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    319154203271
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass22,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,793 miles
    Test number
    948411502277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 DWB

Does S50 DWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 DWB is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 DWB?
The MOT on S50 DWB is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 DWB done?
S50 DWB was recorded at 99,507 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,671 miles a year.
Has S50 DWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 DWB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 DWB 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 S50 DWB find?
S50 DWB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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