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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V44 EBSMOT history

V44 EBS is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 128,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

V44 EBS grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,915 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 EBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 EBS was last recorded at 128,915 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,351 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,564 miles
Average per year
8,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,915 miles
  • 2025 – 126,351 miles
  • 2024 – 102,189 miles
  • 2023 – 89,309 miles
  • 2022 – 84,055 miles
  • 2021 – 79,016 miles
  • 2020 – 74,810 miles
  • 2019 – 70,542 miles
  • 2017 – 57,594 miles
  • 2016 – 46,089 miles
  • 2015 – 33,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,915 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Couldn't fully insect underside due to plastic cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,915 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,915 miles
    Test number
    136804300968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,351 miles
    Test number
    731582318598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,351 miles (+24,162)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,351 miles
    Test number
    479343932918
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass102,189 miles (+12,880)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,189 miles
    Test number
    584383797079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,309 miles (+5,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,309 miles
    Test number
    734309544146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,055 miles (+5,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,055 miles
    Test number
    890091323908
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top arm bushes cracking n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,016 miles (+4,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,016 miles
    Test number
    236535578459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre very close to legal limit/wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCovers on underside
    • AdvisoryNsf/nsr tyres have light damage on outer walls
    • AdvisoryOsf/nsf brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOsr/nsr shock absorbers have light misting of oil

  8. Pass74,810 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,810 miles
    Test number
    748111349501
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryCouldn't fully insect underside due to plastic cover

  9. Fail74,701 miles (+4,159)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    290436844330
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryCouldn't fully insect underside due to plastic cover

  10. Pass70,542 miles (+12,948)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    428366952564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,594 miles (+11,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,594 miles
    Test number
    288512623292
    • AdvisoryAdvise emissions not detected
    • AdvisoryAdvise front tyres 3mm & have kerb damage
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s rear tyre starting to distort

  12. Pass46,089 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    250008958586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,042 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    214087718831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,088 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,088 miles
    Test number
    258095705100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass33,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,088 miles
    Test number
    927845105108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V44 EBS

Does V44 EBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 EBS is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 EBS?
The MOT on V44 EBS is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 EBS done?
V44 EBS was recorded at 128,915 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 8,543 miles a year.
Has V44 EBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 EBS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V44 EBS 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 V44 EBS find?
V44 EBS passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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