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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T12 OOBMOT history

T12 OOB is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
182,875 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 OOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 OOB was last recorded at 182,875 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,828 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,047 miles
Average per year
10,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,875 miles
  • 2025 – 180,828 miles
  • 2024 – 175,737 miles
  • 2023 – 172,561 miles
  • 2022 – 168,779 miles
  • 2021 – 162,586 miles
  • 2020 – 159,408 miles
  • 2019 – 148,078 miles
  • 2018 – 125,278 miles
  • 2017 – 104,404 miles
  • 2016 – 83,879 miles
  • 2015 – 61,526 miles
  • 2014 – 42,226 miles
  • 2013 – 38,077 miles
  • 2012 – 33,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,875 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 a slightly worn bush lower bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    182,875 miles
    Test number
    819903504777
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail182,880 miles (+2,052)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,880 miles
    Test number
    159093520158
    • MajorExhaust system insecure at centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass180,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    180,828 miles
    Test number
    609080935996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail180,828 miles (+5,091)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,828 miles
    Test number
    151899296006
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass175,737 miles (+3,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,737 miles
    Test number
    915605120759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass172,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    172,561 miles
    Test number
    690396900848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail172,561 miles (+3,782)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,561 miles
    Test number
    174284934525
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,779 miles (+6,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,779 miles
    Test number
    859531454378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush onto suspemsion arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shocker bush onto suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass162,586 miles (+3,178)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,586 miles
    Test number
    503980367322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass159,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,408 miles
    Test number
    657335910067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes where shockers bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail159,408 miles (+11,330)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,408 miles
    Test number
    808729157810
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes where shockers bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass148,078 miles (+22,800)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,078 miles
    Test number
    501683473030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on dash - service overdue

  13. Pass125,278 miles (+20,874)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    114312524957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,404 miles (+20,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,404 miles
    Test number
    274082047914
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp required (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure at fuel tank

  15. Pass83,879 miles (+22,353)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,879 miles
    Test number
    182733811943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,526 miles (+19,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,526 miles
    Test number
    542739192899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,226 miles
    Test number
    846335374296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,226 miles (+4,149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,226 miles
    Test number
    359085274427
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,077 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,077 miles
    Test number
    966284773222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,898 miles
    Test number
    318392882473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 OOB

Does T12 OOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 OOB is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 OOB?
The MOT on T12 OOB is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 OOB done?
T12 OOB was recorded at 182,875 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 10,669 miles a year.
Has T12 OOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 OOB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 OOB 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 T12 OOB find?
T12 OOB passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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