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Audi A5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 4,163 cc

S5 DVUMOT history

S5 DVU is a blue petrol Audi A5 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

S5 DVU blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,139 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 DVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 DVU was last recorded at 88,139 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2020: 75,877 miles, lower than 121,790 miles on 10 Dec 2019.

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
87,912 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
227 miles
Average per year
4,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,139 miles
  • 2024 – 87,912 miles
  • 2023 – 84,408 miles
  • 2022 – 82,420 miles
  • 2021 – 80,240 miles
  • 2020 – 75,877 miles
  • 2019 – 121,790 miles
  • 2018 – 105,338 miles
  • 2017 – 92,527 miles
  • 2016 – 48,329 miles
  • 2015 – 42,232 miles
  • 2014 – 35,808 miles
  • 2013 – 32,028 miles
  • 2012 – 29,367 miles
  • 2011 – 27,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,139 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower shocker mount bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,139 miles (+227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,139 miles
    Test number
    407735628833
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass87,912 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    533093652628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,408 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    840492138634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail84,407 miles (+1,987)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    369005195653
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass82,420 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    272999404316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,240 miles (+4,363)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,240 miles
    Test number
    795849457167
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass75,877 miles (-45,913)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    243942929150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,790 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    278670145787
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower shocker mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail121,766 miles (+16,428)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,766 miles
    Test number
    818605395645
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling device link broken at lower arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower shocker mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass105,338 miles (+12,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,338 miles
    Test number
    753963502659
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass92,527 miles (+44,198)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,527 miles
    Test number
    168122953508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,329 miles
    Test number
    840069153716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,329 miles (+6,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,329 miles
    Test number
    913465159089
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
  14. Pass42,232 miles (+6,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,232 miles
    Test number
    789978670823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass35,808 miles (+3,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,808 miles
    Test number
    366768744432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass32,028 miles (+2,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,028 miles
    Test number
    647781843297
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass29,367 miles (+41)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,367 miles
    Test number
    366170542206
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCuts in nearside rear tyre (strongly advice)
  18. Fail29,326 miles (+1,385)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,326 miles
    Test number
    368674932286
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCuts in nearside rear tyre (strongly advice)
  19. Pass27,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,941 miles
    Test number
    945312151229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 DVU

Does S5 DVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 DVU is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 DVU?
The MOT on S5 DVU is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 DVU done?
S5 DVU was recorded at 88,139 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 4,143 miles a year.
Has S5 DVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 DVU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 DVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 DVU find?
S5 DVU passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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