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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

V5 DNTMOT history

V5 DNT is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 27 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

V5 DNT black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
176,575 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 DNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 DNT was last recorded at 176,575 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 18,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,926 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
18,649 miles
Average per year
7,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,575 miles
  • 2025 – 157,926 miles
  • 2024 – 140,243 miles
  • 2023 – 132,389 miles
  • 2022 – 127,116 miles
  • 2021 – 120,485 miles
  • 2020 – 106,490 miles
  • 2019 – 97,691 miles
  • 2018 – 91,368 miles
  • 2017 – 88,433 miles
  • 2016 – 86,179 miles
  • 2014 – 85,056 miles
  • 2013 – 84,018 miles
  • 2012 – 64,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,575 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.

  • Front Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm bushes cracking perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF outer sill dented

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR lower sill deformed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,575 miles (+18,649)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    176,575 miles
    Test number
    285350951691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,926 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    157,926 miles
    Test number
    588030265793
    • AdvisoryFront Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm bushes cracking perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR lower sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail157,914 miles (+17,671)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,914 miles
    Test number
    334066606686
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlamps modified to take HID light sources (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure NSF headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm bushes cracking perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR lower sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass140,243 miles (+141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,243 miles
    Test number
    741188565456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail140,102 miles (+7,713)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,102 miles
    Test number
    983351355837
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass132,389 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,389 miles
    Test number
    434033361405
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windows tinted (light tint)
    • AdvisoryLight lenses tinted but still showing light
    • AdvisoryO/s cill rusty
  7. Fail132,389 miles (+5,273)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,389 miles
    Test number
    885134469910
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windows tinted (light tint)
    • AdvisoryLight lenses tinted but still showing light
    • AdvisoryO/s cill rusty
  8. Pass127,116 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,116 miles
    Test number
    297918477125
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe STRONG ADVISE (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail127,113 miles (+6,628)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,113 miles
    Test number
    804270641224
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe STRONG ADVISE (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass120,485 miles (+13,995)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,485 miles
    Test number
    655197188255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,490 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    261446576827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,103 miles (+8,412)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,103 miles
    Test number
    299386125032
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass97,691 miles (+6,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    97,691 miles
    Test number
    399430690010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass91,368 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    474240025622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,433 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,433 miles
    Test number
    549178503703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,179 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,179 miles
    Test number
    187140190762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,056 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    629156934373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,018 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    437659283250
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass84,018 miles (+19,239)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    955709883208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    439936462060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 DNT

Does V5 DNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 DNT is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 DNT?
The MOT on V5 DNT is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 DNT done?
V5 DNT was recorded at 176,575 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 7,909 miles a year.
Has V5 DNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 DNT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 DNT 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 V5 DNT find?
V5 DNT passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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