
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass70,234 miles (+3,075)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 70,234 miles
- Test number
- 462986106671
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
Pass62,505 miles (+9,095)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 62,505 miles
- Test number
- 746199353281
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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