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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

WPU 986MOT history

WPU 986 is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 5 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 142,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

WPU 986 black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,614 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WPU 986
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WPU 986 was last recorded at 142,614 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,577 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
8,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,614 miles
  • 2025 – 130,807 miles
  • 2024 – 119,919 miles
  • 2023 – 107,143 miles
  • 2022 – 93,935 miles
  • 2021 – 81,553 miles
  • 2020 – 70,234 miles
  • 2019 – 67,159 miles
  • 2018 – 65,090 miles
  • 2017 – 62,505 miles
  • 2016 – 53,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,614 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,614 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,614 miles
    Test number
    525975756546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail142,577 miles (+11,770)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,577 miles
    Test number
    620950621009
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass130,807 miles (+10,888)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,807 miles
    Test number
    598429129863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass119,919 miles (+12,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,919 miles
    Test number
    600645668964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass107,143 miles (+13,208)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,143 miles
    Test number
    842551897348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass93,935 miles (+12,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    475675797122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass81,553 miles (+11,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    280452653764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass70,234 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,234 miles
    Test number
    462986106671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,159 miles (+2,069)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,159 miles
    Test number
    329754257509
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre center
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass65,090 miles (+2,585)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,090 miles
    Test number
    325804521846
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing
  11. Pass62,505 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,505 miles
    Test number
    746199353281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,410 miles
    Test number
    510155306941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WPU 986

What vehicle is registration WPU 986 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WPU 986 on a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 5 Sept 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WPU 986 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WPU 986 is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on WPU 986?
The MOT on WPU 986 is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WPU 986 done?
WPU 986 was recorded at 142,614 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 8,917 miles a year.
Has WPU 986 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WPU 986 has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on WPU 986 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 WPU 986 find?
WPU 986 passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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