
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
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))
Pass111,428 miles (+3,441)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 111,428 miles
- Test number
- 152374425595
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
Pass96,076 miles (+6,011)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 96,076 miles
- Test number
- 123230949586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,065 miles (+5,015)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,065 miles
- Test number
- 781229376885
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass75,407 miles (+10,632)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 75,407 miles
- Test number
- 364910609570
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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