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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.

S5 XHE grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass135,665 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass124,652 miles (+13,286)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,652 miles
    Test number
    895916732813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,366 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,366 miles
    Test number
    903096258563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass100,263 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,263 miles
    Test number
    746396367470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,381 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,381 miles
    Test number
    883029084589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass86,681 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,681 miles
    Test number
    496302645045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. Pass73,216 miles (+18,313)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    276101144044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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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