Audi A5
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
S5 XLWMOT history
S5 XLW is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 11 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 144,331 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,103 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 XLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 11 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 XLW was last recorded at 144,331 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 7,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,211 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,120 miles
- Average per year
- 10,103 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,331 miles
- 2025 – 137,211 miles
- 2024 – 123,162 miles
- 2023 – 113,395 miles
- 2022 – 100,909 miles
- 2021 – 91,891 miles
- 2020 – 82,562 miles
- 2019 – 73,222 miles
- 2017 – 53,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,331 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front arm inner bushes perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 4 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,331 miles (+7,120)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 144,331 miles
- Test number
- 808324802078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,211 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 137,211 miles
- Test number
- 971908762216
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front arm inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,211 miles (+124)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,211 miles
- Test number
- 894176949070
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside front and nearside front joints noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front arm inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail137,087 miles (+13,925)3 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,087 miles
- Test number
- 863646208731
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge cords exposed,below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords exposed,nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively osf and nsf joints noisy,advise (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf arms inner bushes deteriorating,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
- AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp intensity low,advise
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass123,162 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 123,162 miles
- Test number
- 994577640982
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront o/s tyre side wall damaged
- AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
- AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
- AdvisorySurface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components
- AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to see some components
Fail123,161 miles (+9,766)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,161 miles
- Test number
- 215284167712
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront o/s tyre side wall damaged
- AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
- AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
- AdvisorySurface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components
- AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to see some components
Pass113,395 miles (+12,486)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 113,395 miles
- Test number
- 312598564081
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge b oth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear lamp cracked
Pass100,909 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 100,909 miles
- Test number
- 493217253545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,816 miles (+8,925)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,816 miles
- Test number
- 832304387451
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass91,891 miles (+403)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2022
- Odometer
- 91,891 miles
- Test number
- 973508417028
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,488 miles (+8,926)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,488 miles
- Test number
- 973978674314
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,562 miles (+9,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 82,562 miles
- Test number
- 910807376315
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,222 miles (+19,976)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 73,222 miles
- Test number
- 154747565132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 53,246 miles
- Test number
- 434825954596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 XLW
- Does S5 XLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 XLW is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 XLW?
- The MOT on S5 XLW is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 XLW done?
- S5 XLW was recorded at 144,331 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 10,103 miles a year.
- Has S5 XLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 XLW has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S5 XLW 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 XLW find?
- S5 XLW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.