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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,163 cc

S5 BUHMOT history

S5 BUH is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 15 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

S5 BUH black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
112,699 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 BUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 BUH was last recorded at 112,699 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,474 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
6,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,699 miles
  • 2024 – 92,391 miles
  • 2022 – 89,601 miles
  • 2021 – 79,491 miles
  • 2020 – 70,592 miles
  • 2019 – 58,219 miles
  • 2018 – 55,196 miles
  • 2017 – 52,975 miles
  • 2016 – 51,270 miles
  • 2015 – 45,987 miles
  • 2014 – 43,469 miles
  • 2013 – 37,746 miles
  • 2012 – 31,387 miles
  • 2011 – 21,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,699 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Noise from steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,699 miles (+225)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,699 miles
    Test number
    428776105884
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail112,474 miles (+20,083)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,474 miles
    Test number
    736642915649
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass92,391 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,391 miles
    Test number
    460019379744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,601 miles (+10,110)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,601 miles
    Test number
    459935330401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    581277091211
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,491 miles (+8,899)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    999361159732
    • 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 a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,592 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    971397206981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack

  8. Fail70,592 miles (+12,373)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    182135573324
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering rack

  9. Pass58,219 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,219 miles
    Test number
    753336353815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,196 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,196 miles
    Test number
    468273120342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,975 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,975 miles
    Test number
    450471836008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,270 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    126169570524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,987 miles
    Test number
    467044878354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,987 miles (+2,518)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,987 miles
    Test number
    178017213686
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass43,469 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,469 miles
    Test number
    929244534161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,746 miles (+6,359)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    175046633131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,387 miles (+10,280)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,387 miles
    Test number
    229555822105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,107 miles
    Test number
    937030531126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 BUH

Does S5 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 BUH expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 BUH?
The MOT on S5 BUH expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 BUH done?
S5 BUH was recorded at 112,699 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 6,597 miles a year.
Has S5 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 BUH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 BUH 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 S5 BUH find?
S5 BUH passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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