
Audi A5
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 4,163 cc
S5 XHEMOT history
S5 XHE is a grey petrol Audi A5 first used on 10 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 135,665 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 XHE
- 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 Aug 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 XHE was last recorded at 135,665 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 5,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,065 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,600 miles
- Average per year
- 7,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,665 miles
- 2025 – 130,065 miles
- 2024 – 124,652 miles
- 2023 – 111,366 miles
- 2022 – 104,468 miles
- 2021 – 100,263 miles
- 2020 – 98,381 miles
- 2019 – 96,458 miles
- 2018 – 94,423 miles
- 2017 – 91,811 miles
- 2016 – 89,221 miles
- 2015 – 86,681 miles
- 2014 – 73,216 miles
- 2013 – 54,903 miles
- 2012 – 37,236 miles
- 2010 – 21,466 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items ....wet mot
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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Cut in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Reversing lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 12 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,665 miles (+5,600)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 135,665 miles
- Test number
- 609434034290
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items ....wet mot
Pass130,065 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 130,065 miles
- Test number
- 593584529866
- AdvisoryOffside Reversing lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail130,044 miles (+5,392)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,044 miles
- Test number
- 683651251988
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Reversing lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass124,652 miles (+13,286)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 124,652 miles
- Test number
- 895916732813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,366 miles (+6,898)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 111,366 miles
- Test number
- 903096258563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,468 miles (+4,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 104,468 miles
- Test number
- 827842322837
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,263 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,263 miles
- Test number
- 746396367470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,381 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 98,381 miles
- Test number
- 883029084589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,362 miles (+1,904)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,362 miles
- Test number
- 133746950613
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch across screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,458 miles (+2,035)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 96,458 miles
- Test number
- 828147402631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,423 miles (+2,612)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 94,423 miles
- Test number
- 552568428782
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass91,811 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 91,811 miles
- Test number
- 492926131362
- AdvisoryCut in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,811 miles (+2,590)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,811 miles
- Test number
- 204023664238
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryCut in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,221 miles (+2,540)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 89,221 miles
- Test number
- 186326598208
- AdvisoryCut in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre.
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has worn unevenly on inside edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,681 miles (+141)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 86,681 miles
- Test number
- 496302645045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,540 miles (+13,324)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 86,540 miles
- Test number
- 458946735063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,216 miles (+18,313)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 73,216 miles
- Test number
- 276101144044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,903 miles (+17,667)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 54,903 miles
- Test number
- 269995143066
- NoteCut in nsf tyre outter sidewall
- NoteSlight lip on all four brake discs
Pass37,236 miles (+15,770)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 37,236 miles
- Test number
- 496961052068
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass21,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 21,466 miles
- Test number
- 374544020249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 XHE
- Does S5 XHE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 XHE is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 XHE?
- The MOT on S5 XHE is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 XHE done?
- S5 XHE was recorded at 135,665 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,310 miles a year.
- Has S5 XHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 XHE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S5 XHE 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 XHE find?
- S5 XHE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 1 more.
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