Audi A5
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,163 cc
S5 VBUMOT history
S5 VBU is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 127,842 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,166 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 VBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,163 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 VBU was last recorded at 127,842 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 127,842 miles · 13 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,166 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,842 miles
- 2025 – 126,327 miles
- 2024 – 124,939 miles
- 2023 – 123,076 miles
- 2022 – 116,699 miles
- 2020 – 107,582 miles
- 2019 – 97,837 miles
- 2018 – 83,881 miles
- 2017 – 68,927 miles
- 2016 – 59,661 miles
- 2015 – 51,187 miles
- 2014 – 42,961 miles
- 2013 – 35,480 miles
- 2012 – 31,291 miles
- 2011 – 17,603 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,842 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Undertrays obscuring view of testable items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,842 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 127,842 miles
- Test number
- 505617344320
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail127,842 miles (+38)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,842 miles
- Test number
- 760236678852
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view of testable items
Fail127,804 miles (+1,477)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,804 miles
- Test number
- 787426821337
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view of testable items
Pass126,327 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 126,327 miles
- Test number
- 386074880343
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail126,327 miles (+1,388)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,327 miles
- Test number
- 331264987034
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Pass124,939 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 124,939 miles
- Test number
- 882195901863
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail124,939 miles (+1,863)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,939 miles
- Test number
- 569127149473
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass123,076 miles (+6,377)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 123,076 miles
- Test number
- 153111421649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,699 miles (+9,117)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 116,699 miles
- Test number
- 227709688870
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,582 miles (+9,745)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 107,582 miles
- Test number
- 569258953020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,837 miles (+13,956)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 97,837 miles
- Test number
- 535645111508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 83,881 miles
- Test number
- 563533731187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,881 miles (+14,954)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,881 miles
- Test number
- 980408330421
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass68,927 miles (+9,266)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 68,927 miles
- Test number
- 707718511119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,661 miles (+8,474)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 59,661 miles
- Test number
- 881261369556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,187 miles (+8,226)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 51,187 miles
- Test number
- 230617653753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,961 miles (+7,481)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 42,961 miles
- Test number
- 726136514351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,480 miles (+4,189)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 35,480 miles
- Test number
- 136939313385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,291 miles (+8,722)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 31,291 miles
- Test number
- 619014322369
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass22,569 miles (+4,966)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 22,569 miles
- Test number
- 508146762052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,603 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 17,603 miles
- Test number
- 499421291056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 VBU
- Does S5 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 VBU is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 VBU?
- The MOT on S5 VBU is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 VBU done?
- S5 VBU was recorded at 127,842 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 7,166 miles a year.
- Has S5 VBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 VBU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S5 VBU 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 VBU find?
- S5 VBU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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