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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

X29 BDXMOT history

X29 BDX is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

X29 BDX white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,361 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 BDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 BDX was last recorded at 106,361 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 6,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,407 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,954 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,361 miles
  • 2025 – 99,407 miles
  • 2024 – 93,241 miles
  • 2023 – 86,932 miles
  • 2022 – 81,442 miles
  • 2021 – 74,162 miles
  • 2020 – 70,876 miles
  • 2019 – 65,906 miles
  • 2018 – 60,149 miles
  • 2017 – 53,731 miles
  • 2015 – 35,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,361 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust noisy all exhaust silencers been removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,361 miles (+6,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,361 miles
    Test number
    521368511387
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass99,407 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,407 miles
    Test number
    348156835689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail99,407 miles (+6,166)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,407 miles
    Test number
    204315437474
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass93,241 miles (+6,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,241 miles
    Test number
    222722680041
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass86,932 miles (+5,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    140558691975
    • 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))
  6. Pass81,442 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,442 miles
    Test number
    717639977253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,350 miles (+7,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,350 miles
    Test number
    345193759594
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy all exhaust silencers been removed (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall but not through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass74,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,162 miles
    Test number
    856470062233
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust box been removed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box removed
  9. Fail74,158 miles (+3,282)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,158 miles
    Test number
    521040763930
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust box been removed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box removed
  10. Pass70,876 miles (+4,970)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,876 miles
    Test number
    145367295204
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy all exhaust silencers been removed (8.1.1 (a))
    • 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 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))
  11. Pass65,906 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    707827648315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,149 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    656938893524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,731 miles (+17,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,731 miles
    Test number
    427312749263
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE ,both front tyres worn on very inner shoulders.no ply\cord visible at time of test. (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass35,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    389964295102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X29 BDX

Does X29 BDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 BDX is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X29 BDX?
The MOT on X29 BDX is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X29 BDX done?
X29 BDX was recorded at 106,361 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has X29 BDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 BDX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X29 BDX 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 X29 BDX find?
X29 BDX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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