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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

X22 ABUMOT history

X22 ABU is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

X22 ABU black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,993 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X22 ABU
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
25 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X22 ABU was last recorded at 114,993 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,428 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,565 miles
Average per year
6,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,993 miles
  • 2024 – 111,428 miles
  • 2023 – 107,987 miles
  • 2022 – 104,271 miles
  • 2021 – 100,595 miles
  • 2020 – 96,076 miles
  • 2019 – 90,065 miles
  • 2018 – 85,050 miles
  • 2017 – 75,407 miles
  • 2016 – 64,775 miles
  • 2015 – 45,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,993 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs inner face getting lipped/corroded/worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,993 miles (+3,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,993 miles
    Test number
    313175257958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass111,428 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,428 miles
    Test number
    152374425595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,987 miles (+3,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,987 miles
    Test number
    596577247147
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass104,271 miles (+3,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,271 miles
    Test number
    861545815678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass100,595 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,595 miles
    Test number
    711221517207
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs inner face getting lipped/corroded/worn on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs worn on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall found
  6. Fail100,586 miles (+4,510)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,586 miles
    Test number
    436892373023
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush(marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs inner face getting lipped/corroded/worn on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs worn on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall found
  7. Pass96,076 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,076 miles
    Test number
    123230949586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,065 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,065 miles
    Test number
    781229376885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,050 miles (+9,643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,050 miles
    Test number
    312772622675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass75,407 miles (+10,632)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,407 miles
    Test number
    364910609570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,775 miles (+19,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,775 miles
    Test number
    790888726164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass45,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,620 miles
    Test number
    175693625215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X22 ABU

Does X22 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X22 ABU is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X22 ABU?
The MOT on X22 ABU is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X22 ABU done?
X22 ABU was recorded at 114,993 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,748 miles a year.
Has X22 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X22 ABU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on X22 ABU 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 X22 ABU find?
X22 ABU passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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