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Audi S5

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 4,163 cc

S5 DFXMOT history

S5 DFX is a grey petrol Audi S5 first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

S5 DFX grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,149 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 DFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 DFX was last recorded at 135,149 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 3,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,704 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,445 miles
Average per year
7,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,149 miles
  • 2025 – 131,704 miles
  • 2024 – 123,180 miles
  • 2023 – 105,034 miles
  • 2022 – 101,919 miles
  • 2021 – 96,839 miles
  • 2020 – 91,427 miles
  • 2019 – 87,885 miles
  • 2018 – 86,608 miles
  • 2017 – 83,384 miles
  • 2016 – 78,522 miles
  • 2015 – 71,898 miles
  • 2014 – 56,279 miles
  • 2013 – 44,890 miles
  • 2012 – 33,983 miles
  • 2011 – 24,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,149 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,149 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,149 miles
    Test number
    520096034768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,704 miles (+8,524)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,704 miles
    Test number
    152643398768
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,180 miles (+18,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,180 miles
    Test number
    260837951751
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,034 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,034 miles
    Test number
    974720553796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,919 miles (+5,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,919 miles
    Test number
    531151016674
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,839 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,839 miles
    Test number
    716201733422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    787926303032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,633 miles (+3,206)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,633 miles
    Test number
    223170702718
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,427 miles (+3,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,427 miles
    Test number
    629401164546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,885 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,885 miles
    Test number
    946057217535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,608 miles (+3,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,608 miles
    Test number
    747216332227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass83,384 miles (+4,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,384 miles
    Test number
    161429749171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass78,522 miles (+6,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    406914072263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass71,898 miles (+15,619)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    656670295125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass56,279 miles (+28)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,279 miles
    Test number
    708052374084
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers smearing screen

  16. Fail56,251 miles (+11,361)2 failures8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,251 miles
    Test number
    148441174084
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers smearing screen

  17. Pass44,890 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,890 miles
    Test number
    166320173038
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail44,890 miles (+10,907)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,890 miles
    Test number
    757520273013
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass33,983 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,983 miles
    Test number
    939175172062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,669 miles
    Test number
    276354341487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,669 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,669 miles
    Test number
    297884141497
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 DFX

Does S5 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 DFX is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 DFX?
The MOT on S5 DFX is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 DFX done?
S5 DFX was recorded at 135,149 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 7,421 miles a year.
Has S5 DFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 DFX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S5 DFX 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 DFX find?
S5 DFX passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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