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Audi A5

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 2,995 cc

S5 NMUMOT history

S5 NMU is a blue petrol Audi A5 first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

S5 NMU blue 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
88,704 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 NMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 NMU was last recorded at 88,704 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2018: 49,039 miles, lower than 54,787 miles on 15 Aug 2017.

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
86,533 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,171 miles
Average per year
5,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,704 miles
  • 2023 – 84,266 miles
  • 2022 – 79,833 miles
  • 2021 – 69,856 miles
  • 2020 – 57,202 miles
  • 2019 – 52,515 miles
  • 2018 – 49,039 miles
  • 2017 – 54,787 miles
  • 2016 – 41,800 miles
  • 2015 – 32,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,704 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.

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,704 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,704 miles
    Test number
    759396106185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,533 miles (+2,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,533 miles
    Test number
    414464552153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass84,266 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,266 miles
    Test number
    448220478397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,833 miles (+9,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    148025492740
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass69,856 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,856 miles
    Test number
    546379803515
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,845 miles (+12,643)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,845 miles
    Test number
    352468696768
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass57,202 miles (+4,687)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,202 miles
    Test number
    759325331822
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass52,515 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    310296097180
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail52,515 miles (+3,476)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    499514086408
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,039 miles (-5,748)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    387248307545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,787 miles (+12,987)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    878269879776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,800 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    485146653776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail41,796 miles (+9,307)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    166120686631
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass32,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,489 miles
    Test number
    507444495190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S5 NMU

Does S5 NMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 NMU is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 NMU?
The MOT on S5 NMU 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 NMU done?
S5 NMU was recorded at 88,704 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,381 miles a year.
Has S5 NMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 NMU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S5 NMU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 NMU find?
S5 NMU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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