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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S7 XHLMOT history

S7 XHL is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 110,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S7 XHL black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,622 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 XHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 XHL was last recorded at 110,622 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 6,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,665 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,957 miles
Average per year
8,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,622 miles
  • 2025 – 103,665 miles
  • 2024 – 97,448 miles
  • 2023 – 91,974 miles
  • 2022 – 85,973 miles
  • 2021 – 81,220 miles
  • 2020 – 74,457 miles
  • 2019 – 63,279 miles
  • 2018 – 54,596 miles
  • 2017 – 43,298 miles
  • 2016 – 29,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,622 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,622 miles (+6,957)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,622 miles
    Test number
    332563907293
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass103,665 miles (+6,217)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    179946577966
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass97,448 miles (+5,474)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,448 miles
    Test number
    899246348737
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass91,974 miles (+6,001)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,974 miles
    Test number
    438369664506
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass85,973 miles (+4,753)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,973 miles
    Test number
    883635072103
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass81,220 miles (+6,763)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,220 miles
    Test number
    717688640810
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass74,457 miles (+11,178)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    506731645964
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent speed ratings across the front axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass63,279 miles (+8,683)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    676101257515
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,596 miles (+11,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    215454649145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass43,298 miles (+13,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,298 miles
    Test number
    646912471044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass29,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,483 miles
    Test number
    673565239657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 XHL

Does S7 XHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 XHL is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 XHL?
The MOT on S7 XHL is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 XHL done?
S7 XHL was recorded at 110,622 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 8,115 miles a year.
Has S7 XHL ever failed its MOT?
No. S7 XHL has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S7 XHL 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 S7 XHL find?
S7 XHL passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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