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Audi A5

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,967 cc

V6 DLXMOT history

V6 DLX is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 21 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 197,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

V6 DLX blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
197,796 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 DLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V6 DLX was last recorded at 197,796 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 12,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,793 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
12,003 miles
Average per year
9,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,796 miles
  • 2024 – 185,793 miles
  • 2023 – 174,373 miles
  • 2022 – 162,190 miles
  • 2021 – 158,938 miles
  • 2020 – 149,000 miles
  • 2019 – 130,685 miles
  • 2018 – 124,052 miles
  • 2017 – 118,205 miles
  • 2016 – 105,029 miles
  • 2015 – 95,090 miles
  • 2014 – 81,862 miles
  • 2013 – 75,988 miles
  • 2012 – 68,867 miles
  • 2010 – 52,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,796 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Undertray not fully secure Various damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail197,796 miles (+12,003)9 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,796 miles
    Test number
    988858912352
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,793 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    185,793 miles
    Test number
    941934417745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged & both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail185,793 miles (+11,420)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,793 miles
    Test number
    196762742967
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged & both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass174,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    174,373 miles
    Test number
    794124359925
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure Various damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail174,373 miles (+12,183)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,373 miles
    Test number
    880343234023
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure Various damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass162,190 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,190 miles
    Test number
    470282772076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail162,182 miles (+3,244)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,182 miles
    Test number
    361448112758
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,938 miles (+9,938)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,938 miles
    Test number
    224089713226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,000 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,000 miles
    Test number
    399941819733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,417 miles (+17,732)4 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,417 miles
    Test number
    667361701315
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Power steering ram fractured and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass130,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    130,685 miles
    Test number
    856677393222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,685 miles (+6,633)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,685 miles
    Test number
    709993438440
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass124,052 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,052 miles
    Test number
    663808688953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,205 miles (+13,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,205 miles
    Test number
    471341219101
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass105,029 miles (+9,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    426507351964
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass95,090 miles (+13,228)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,090 miles
    Test number
    729782695061
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass81,862 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,862 miles
    Test number
    845002904109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,988 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    169362093089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,867 miles (+16,513)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,867 miles
    Test number
    646457002170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,354 miles (+2,787)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,354 miles
    Test number
    242837200334
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise all 4 tyres starting to go out of shape
    • NoteAdvise cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre not showing cords

  21. Pass49,567 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,567 miles
    Test number
    551071930283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Questions about V6 DLX

Does V6 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 DLX expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 DLX?
The MOT on V6 DLX expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 DLX done?
V6 DLX was recorded at 197,796 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 9,901 miles a year.
Has V6 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 DLX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 DLX 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 V6 DLX find?
V6 DLX failed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested; emissions unable to be completed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 14 more.

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