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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

X20 WELMOT history

X20 WEL is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 161,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

X20 WEL black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,640 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 WEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 WEL was last recorded at 161,640 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,524 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
9,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,640 miles
  • 2025 – 150,730 miles
  • 2024 – 140,601 miles
  • 2023 – 127,164 miles
  • 2022 – 119,698 miles
  • 2021 – 112,336 miles
  • 2020 – 106,355 miles
  • 2019 – 101,208 miles
  • 2018 – 92,714 miles
  • 2017 – 81,408 miles
  • 2016 – 67,351 miles
  • 2015 – 54,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,640 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,640 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,640 miles
    Test number
    331223106247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • 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))
  2. Fail161,524 miles (+10,794)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,524 miles
    Test number
    412628889989
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • 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))
  3. Pass150,730 miles (+10,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,730 miles
    Test number
    133377806703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass140,601 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,601 miles
    Test number
    201639117132
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail140,425 miles (+13,261)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,425 miles
    Test number
    320763961964
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass127,164 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,164 miles
    Test number
    350075668305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,698 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,698 miles
    Test number
    826069592951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,647 miles (+7,311)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,647 miles
    Test number
    487191747006
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40zr/18XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass112,336 miles (+5,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    681777390365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass106,355 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,355 miles
    Test number
    714529999012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,208 miles (+8,494)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,208 miles
    Test number
    728133561990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,714 miles (+11,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,714 miles
    Test number
    559132602500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass81,408 miles (+14,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    583955170337
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
  14. Pass67,351 miles (+12,934)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    465829336581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,417 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    758448875057
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about X20 WEL

Does X20 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 WEL is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X20 WEL?
The MOT on X20 WEL is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 WEL done?
X20 WEL was recorded at 161,640 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 9,248 miles a year.
Has X20 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 WEL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X20 WEL 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 X20 WEL find?
X20 WEL passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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