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Audi A5

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 4,163 cc

S5 VBMMOT history

S5 VBM is a grey petrol Audi A5 first used on 10 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

S5 VBM grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,669 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 VBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 VBM was last recorded at 129,669 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 2,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,718 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,951 miles
Average per year
5,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,669 miles
  • 2024 – 126,718 miles
  • 2023 – 122,896 miles
  • 2022 – 119,353 miles
  • 2021 – 116,285 miles
  • 2020 – 112,912 miles
  • 2019 – 108,655 miles
  • 2018 – 105,564 miles
  • 2017 – 104,113 miles
  • 2016 – 100,000 miles
  • 2015 – 95,354 miles
  • 2014 – 86,063 miles
  • 2013 – 79,035 miles
  • 2012 – 74,850 miles
  • 2011 – 62,708 miles
  • 2010 – 47,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,669 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,669 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,669 miles
    Test number
    878243315324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,718 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,718 miles
    Test number
    828998663940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,896 miles (+3,543)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,896 miles
    Test number
    180652972178
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass119,353 miles (+3,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,353 miles
    Test number
    347871789648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass116,285 miles (+3,373)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,285 miles
    Test number
    631750650557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass112,912 miles (+4,257)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,912 miles
    Test number
    693992779117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  7. Pass108,655 miles (+3,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    851529611662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
  8. Pass105,564 miles (+1,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,564 miles
    Test number
    760113231736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass104,113 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,113 miles
    Test number
    667298939386
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroding (centre)
  10. Pass100,000 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    707975454556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,354 miles (+9,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,354 miles
    Test number
    460921842657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass86,063 miles (+7,028)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    939344234102
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
  13. Pass79,035 miles (+4,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,035 miles
    Test number
    729168133190
    • 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)
  14. Pass74,850 miles (+12,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,850 miles
    Test number
    496599932116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail62,708 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,708 miles
    Test number
    236235931246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass62,708 miles (+15,037)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,708 miles
    Test number
    759135831217
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass47,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    660308080184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 VBM

Does S5 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 VBM expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 VBM?
The MOT on S5 VBM expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 VBM done?
S5 VBM was recorded at 129,669 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 5,369 miles a year.
Has S5 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 VBM has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on S5 VBM 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 VBM find?
S5 VBM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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