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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S5 MXJMOT history

S5 MXJ is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 15 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

S5 MXJ grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,791 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MXJ was last recorded at 148,791 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 3,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,898 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,893 miles
Average per year
9,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,791 miles
  • 2023 – 135,091 miles
  • 2022 – 128,351 miles
  • 2021 – 118,194 miles
  • 2019 – 102,868 miles
  • 2018 – 96,988 miles
  • 2017 – 92,908 miles
  • 2016 – 78,545 miles
  • 2015 – 57,813 miles
  • 2014 – 33,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,791 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,791 miles
    Test number
    835062065515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,791 miles (+3,893)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,791 miles
    Test number
    224175040294
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass144,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,898 miles
    Test number
    387012521650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail144,898 miles (+9,807)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,898 miles
    Test number
    542017062773
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass135,091 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,091 miles
    Test number
    326601529767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail135,091 miles (+6,740)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,091 miles
    Test number
    560849838719
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass128,351 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,351 miles
    Test number
    601417156812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail128,345 miles (+10,151)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,345 miles
    Test number
    181040488516
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass118,194 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,194 miles
    Test number
    599761019872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail118,148 miles (+15,280)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    537468807219
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass102,868 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    586653503599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,239 miles (+4,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,239 miles
    Test number
    544389626168
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit
  13. Pass96,988 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    451266124524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,908 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,908 miles
    Test number
    688757229587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,668 miles (+14,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,668 miles
    Test number
    461802960107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,545 miles (+20,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,545 miles
    Test number
    612796127951
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
  17. Pass57,813 miles (+24,603)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,813 miles
    Test number
    397573605179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,210 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,210 miles
    Test number
    389373164008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre misshaped.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre misshaped.

Questions about S5 MXJ

Does S5 MXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MXJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 MXJ?
The MOT on S5 MXJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 MXJ done?
S5 MXJ was recorded at 148,791 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 9,799 miles a year.
Has S5 MXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 MXJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 MXJ 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 MXJ find?
S5 MXJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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