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Audi A5

White · Petrol · 2012 · 2,995 cc

S5 UKWMOT history

S5 UKW is a white petrol Audi A5 first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 185,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

S5 UKW white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,121 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 UKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 UKW was last recorded at 185,121 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 8,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,586 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,535 miles
Average per year
10,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,121 miles
  • 2025 – 176,586 miles
  • 2024 – 162,367 miles
  • 2022 – 152,902 miles
  • 2021 – 138,111 miles
  • 2020 – 126,069 miles
  • 2019 – 114,215 miles
  • 2018 – 95,838 miles
  • 2017 – 73,495 miles
  • 2016 – 63,308 miles
  • 2015 – 61,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear outer (5.2.3 (e))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,121 miles (+8,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,121 miles
    Test number
    151197099402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear outer (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass176,586 miles (+14,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,586 miles
    Test number
    804153057360
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass162,367 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    162,367 miles
    Test number
    490492380166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail162,354 miles (+9,452)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,354 miles
    Test number
    930868726957
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass152,902 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,902 miles
    Test number
    920786490450
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail152,902 miles (+14,791)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,902 miles
    Test number
    164378623321
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass138,111 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,111 miles
    Test number
    603636785211
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre uneven on iner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail138,105 miles (+12,036)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,105 miles
    Test number
    511489311203
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven on iner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass126,069 miles (+11,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,069 miles
    Test number
    499515309263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass114,215 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,215 miles
    Test number
    569778752819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,211 miles (+18,373)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,211 miles
    Test number
    726897315305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also split/cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass95,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    532885818950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,838 miles (+22,343)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    453523066765
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner sidewall down to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass73,495 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,495 miles
    Test number
    799947076956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,363 miles (+10,055)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,363 miles
    Test number
    703525683904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,308 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    178900876653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    166095075494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 UKW

Does S5 UKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 UKW is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 UKW?
The MOT on S5 UKW is valid until 6 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 UKW done?
S5 UKW was recorded at 185,121 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 10,686 miles a year.
Has S5 UKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 UKW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 UKW 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 UKW find?
S5 UKW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear outer.

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