Audi A5
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,967 cc
X18 BDSMOT history
X18 BDS is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 8 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 106,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 106,678 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 BDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 8 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 BDS was last recorded at 106,678 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 11,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,163 miles · 5 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,515 miles
- Average per year
- 7,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,678 miles
- 2025 – 95,163 miles
- 2024 – 75,683 miles
- 2023 – 64,778 miles
- 2022 – 62,943 miles
- 2021 – 58,023 miles
- 2020 – 53,487 miles
- 2019 – 49,108 miles
- 2018 – 41,898 miles
- 2017 – 35,429 miles
- 2016 – 28,978 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,678 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Coolant level low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 21 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,678 miles (+11,515)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 106,678 miles
- Test number
- 837520745304
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,163 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 95,163 miles
- Test number
- 454150827552
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail95,163 miles (+19,480)2 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,163 miles
- Test number
- 784695418295
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,683 miles (+10,905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 75,683 miles
- Test number
- 389516348773
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,778 miles (+1,835)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 64,778 miles
- Test number
- 918496573147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,943 miles (+4,920)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 62,943 miles
- Test number
- 298247705495
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,023 miles (+4,536)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 58,023 miles
- Test number
- 841074195214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,487 miles (+4,379)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 53,487 miles
- Test number
- 273187455985
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,108 miles (+7,210)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 49,108 miles
- Test number
- 314267595561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,898 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 41,898 miles
- Test number
- 807340990835
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail41,898 miles (+6,469)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,898 miles
- Test number
- 601184803014
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass35,429 miles (+6,451)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 35,429 miles
- Test number
- 469913783936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 28,978 miles
- Test number
- 234756229000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 BDS
- Does X18 BDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 BDS is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 BDS?
- The MOT on X18 BDS is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 BDS done?
- X18 BDS was recorded at 106,678 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 7,771 miles a year.
- Has X18 BDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 BDS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on X18 BDS 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 X18 BDS find?
- X18 BDS passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge.
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