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Audi A5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 4,163 cc

S5 OBVMOT history

S5 OBV is a blue petrol Audi A5 first used on 14 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

S5 OBV blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,757 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 OBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 OBV was last recorded at 101,757 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 9,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,542 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,215 miles
Average per year
5,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,757 miles
  • 2024 – 92,542 miles
  • 2023 – 82,167 miles
  • 2022 – 73,221 miles
  • 2021 – 66,629 miles
  • 2020 – 61,952 miles
  • 2019 – 61,809 miles
  • 2018 – 59,151 miles
  • 2017 – 54,319 miles
  • 2016 – 48,070 miles
  • 2015 – 43,534 miles
  • 2014 – 39,488 miles
  • 2013 – 36,519 miles
  • 2012 – 32,165 miles
  • 2011 – 26,453 miles
  • 2010 – 18,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,757 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,757 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,757 miles
    Test number
    790107856551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,757 miles (+9,215)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,757 miles
    Test number
    367103245852
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,542 miles (+10,375)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    503143802031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.09mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside electric park brake motor noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,167 miles (+8,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,167 miles
    Test number
    581155191284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,221 miles (+6,592)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    152129628695
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights flickering and some LED lights not working
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp range fault warning displayed in dash

  6. Pass66,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    718044725673
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp range control fault warning illuminated

  7. Fail66,629 miles (+4,677)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    519179297048
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp range control fault warning illuminated

  8. Pass61,952 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,952 miles
    Test number
    805871672804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,809 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    671845215993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,151 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    578760935497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,319 miles (+6,249)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    827816187967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,070 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,070 miles
    Test number
    458778083291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,534 miles
    Test number
    716821785106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,534 miles (+4,046)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,534 miles
    Test number
    588180785161
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Fail39,488 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,488 miles
    Test number
    467127374151
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,488 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,488 miles
    Test number
    699547274124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,519 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,519 miles
    Test number
    465651503324
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail36,519 miles (+4,354)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,519 miles
    Test number
    318691503327
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass32,165 miles (+5,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,165 miles
    Test number
    349911992470
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass26,453 miles (+7,823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,453 miles
    Test number
    346759651204
    • NoteUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  21. Pass18,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,630 miles
    Test number
    650541620223
    • NotePlastic under tray fitted nit allowing full inspection

Questions about S5 OBV

Does S5 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 OBV is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 OBV?
The MOT on S5 OBV is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 OBV done?
S5 OBV was recorded at 101,757 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 5,463 miles a year.
Has S5 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 OBV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 OBV 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 OBV find?
S5 OBV passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost, and 2 more.

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