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Audi A5

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,698 cc

S5 XXWMOT history

S5 XXW is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S5 XXW blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
142,440 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S5 XXW was last recorded at 142,440 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 7,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,701 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,739 miles
Average per year
10,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,440 miles
  • 2025 – 134,701 miles
  • 2024 – 123,989 miles
  • 2023 – 116,871 miles
  • 2022 – 107,067 miles
  • 2021 – 96,974 miles
  • 2020 – 88,181 miles
  • 2019 – 79,616 miles
  • 2018 – 67,143 miles
  • 2017 – 53,213 miles
  • 2016 – 37,910 miles
  • 2015 – 22,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,440 miles
  • DangerousFront Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,440 miles (+7,739)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,440 miles
    Test number
    437308981018
    • DangerousFront Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass134,701 miles (+67)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,701 miles
    Test number
    356574846576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail134,634 miles (+10,645)4 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,634 miles
    Test number
    893818356614
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass123,989 miles (+40)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    804951146024
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail123,949 miles (+7,078)2 dangerous8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    564482744178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Lower Body component insecure trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight deteriorated

  6. Pass116,871 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,871 miles
    Test number
    828339430592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Cv boot slight seep of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail116,871 miles (+9,804)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,871 miles
    Test number
    301528509847
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Cv boot slight seep of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,067 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,067 miles
    Test number
    450357102054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail107,067 miles (+10,093)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,067 miles
    Test number
    943018431344
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Cracked in 2 places (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,974 miles (+8,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,974 miles
    Test number
    190134961741
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass88,181 miles (+8,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,181 miles
    Test number
    945491504533
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,616 miles (+12,473)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    334086039954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,143 miles (+13,930)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,143 miles
    Test number
    768246872275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,213 miles (+15,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,213 miles
    Test number
    227131289571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass37,910 miles (+15,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    615474806960
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass22,334 miles (+2,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,334 miles
    Test number
    405647795157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass19,779 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,779 miles
    Test number
    347588735110
    • NoteEmissions to clean to give a reading

Questions about S5 XXW

Does S5 XXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 XXW expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 XXW?
The MOT on S5 XXW expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 XXW done?
S5 XXW was recorded at 142,440 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 10,734 miles a year.
Has S5 XXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XXW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 XXW 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 XXW find?
S5 XXW failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: front oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety on to exhaust; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 5 more.

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