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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,163 cc

S5 LXGMOT history

S5 LXG is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S5 LXG black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,233 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LXG
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
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LXG was last recorded at 169,233 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,112 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
8,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,233 miles
  • 2025 – 155,520 miles
  • 2024 – 138,382 miles
  • 2023 – 123,418 miles
  • 2022 – 113,960 miles
  • 2021 – 110,603 miles
  • 2020 – 106,486 miles
  • 2019 – 103,791 miles
  • 2018 – 101,632 miles
  • 2017 – 92,748 miles
  • 2016 – 83,906 miles
  • 2015 – 75,164 miles
  • 2014 – 67,543 miles
  • 2013 – 60,280 miles
  • 2012 – 52,755 miles
  • 2011 – 38,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,233 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,233 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,233 miles
    Test number
    389804968764
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail169,112 miles (+13,592)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,112 miles
    Test number
    516918863025
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass155,520 miles (+17,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,520 miles
    Test number
    134748417386
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass138,382 miles (+14,964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,382 miles
    Test number
    806785207306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass123,418 miles (+9,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,418 miles
    Test number
    891590159386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass113,960 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,960 miles
    Test number
    573847386876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,603 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,603 miles
    Test number
    764980752451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,486 miles
    Test number
    863034903767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,486 miles (+349)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,486 miles
    Test number
    953436261739
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass106,137 miles (+2,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,137 miles
    Test number
    333551306047
    • AdvisoryFront tyres has small cuts on sidewalls
  11. Pass103,791 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    403666024195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,632 miles (+8,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,632 miles
    Test number
    347896990731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass92,748 miles (+8,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,748 miles
    Test number
    670236244682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspetion
  14. Pass83,906 miles (+8,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,906 miles
    Test number
    996548610589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass75,164 miles (+7,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    909562861420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,543 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    286438124365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,280 miles (+7,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,280 miles
    Test number
    789789923336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass52,755 miles (+14,331)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,755 miles
    Test number
    546314522392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    378888181000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 LXG

Does S5 LXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 LXG is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 LXG?
The MOT on S5 LXG is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 LXG done?
S5 LXG was recorded at 169,233 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 8,416 miles a year.
Has S5 LXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LXG has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 LXG 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 LXG find?
S5 LXG passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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