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Audi S5

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 4,163 cc

S5 XEMMOT history

S5 XEM is a blue petrol Audi S5 first used on 25 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

S5 XEM blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
97,096 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 XEM was last recorded at 97,096 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,463 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
5,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,096 miles
  • 2025 – 96,463 miles
  • 2024 – 92,828 miles
  • 2023 – 87,906 miles
  • 2021 – 83,291 miles
  • 2020 – 78,610 miles
  • 2019 – 71,160 miles
  • 2018 – 65,967 miles
  • 2017 – 60,541 miles
  • 2016 – 53,732 miles
  • 2015 – 48,975 miles
  • 2014 – 32,311 miles
  • 2013 – 24,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,096 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and dust covers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • O/s/f tyre worn edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,096 miles (+633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    97,096 miles
    Test number
    146029642615
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and dust covers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass96,463 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,463 miles
    Test number
    245706847542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,633 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,633 miles
    Test number
    821923882962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,828 miles
    Test number
    928586460015
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn edges
  5. Fail92,828 miles (+4,922)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,828 miles
    Test number
    793260036026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn edges
  6. Pass87,906 miles (+4,615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,906 miles
    Test number
    135104251271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,291 miles (+4,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    481465155610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass78,610 miles (+7,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    274978097287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Pass71,160 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,160 miles
    Test number
    837861279843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,136 miles (+5,169)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    729434268834
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass65,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,967 miles
    Test number
    978006526779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  12. Fail65,967 miles (+5,426)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,967 miles
    Test number
    963141419228
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  13. Pass60,541 miles (+6,809)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,541 miles
    Test number
    152242398497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn close to tread markers
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn close to tread markers
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  14. Pass53,732 miles (+4,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    362646529717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass48,975 miles (+16,664)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,975 miles
    Test number
    839960492378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,311 miles (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,311 miles
    Test number
    225594314436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,711 miles
    Test number
    437935083082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 XEM

Does S5 XEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 XEM is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 XEM?
The MOT on S5 XEM is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 XEM done?
S5 XEM was recorded at 97,096 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,331 miles a year.
Has S5 XEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XEM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 XEM 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 XEM find?
S5 XEM passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and dust covers; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded.

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