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Audi S5

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 4,163 cc

S5 XLJMOT history

S5 XLJ is a blue petrol Audi S5 first used on 7 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

S5 XLJ blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
73,814 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 XLJ was last recorded at 73,814 miles on 14 May 2026, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2018: 58,920 miles, lower than 589,191 miles on 19 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,439 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
3,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,814 miles
  • 2025 – 73,439 miles
  • 2024 – 72,719 miles
  • 2023 – 72,275 miles
  • 2019 – 71,804 miles
  • 2018 – 58,920 miles
  • 2017 – 53,466 miles
  • 2016 – 45,400 miles
  • 2015 – 41,041 miles
  • 2014 – 35,754 miles
  • 2013 – 34,351 miles
  • 2012 – 28,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,814 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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,814 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    918226234878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,439 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    306918800849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,719 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,719 miles
    Test number
    557363120394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,275 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    169883703951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,804 miles
    Test number
    487286412314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,804 miles (+12,884)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,804 miles
    Test number
    376099338750
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/30x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass58,920 miles (-530,271)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    804687567515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail589,191 miles (+535,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    589,191 miles
    Test number
    159315773269
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside middle sill (6.1.C.1)
  9. Pass53,466 miles (+8,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,466 miles
    Test number
    897156783927
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass45,400 miles (+4,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,400 miles
    Test number
    949230870053
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass41,041 miles (+15)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,041 miles
    Test number
    145173675498
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail41,026 miles (+5,272)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,026 miles
    Test number
    727012975035
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  13. Pass35,754 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,754 miles
    Test number
    858621274081
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall has a cuts
  14. Fail35,744 miles (+10)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,744 miles
    Test number
    916651574000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall has a cuts
  15. Fail35,734 miles (+1,383)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,734 miles
    Test number
    145299564409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre side wall damage
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall damage
  16. Pass34,351 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,351 miles
    Test number
    528337863061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Fail34,345 miles (+5,347)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,345 miles
    Test number
    515936563065
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass28,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,998 miles
    Test number
    229988032034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 XLJ

Does S5 XLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 XLJ is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 XLJ?
The MOT on S5 XLJ is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 XLJ done?
S5 XLJ was recorded at 73,814 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,142 miles a year.
Has S5 XLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XLJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on S5 XLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 XLJ find?
S5 XLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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