Audi A5
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
X29 VENMOT history
X29 VEN is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 25 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 178,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 178,614 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 17,085 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X29 VEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 25 Aug 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X29 VEN was last recorded at 178,614 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 178,596 miles · 29 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 17,085 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,614 miles
- 2025 – 161,196 miles
- 2024 – 146,730 miles
- 2023 – 126,968 miles
- 2022 – 111,371 miles
- 2021 – 93,145 miles
- 2020 – 73,569 miles
- 2019 – 58,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,614 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 22 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,614 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 178,614 miles
- Test number
- 912299375245
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail178,596 miles (+17,400)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,596 miles
- Test number
- 187157451416
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,196 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 161,196 miles
- Test number
- 577875055009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail161,196 miles (+14,466)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,196 miles
- Test number
- 652657071669
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,730 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 146,730 miles
- Test number
- 374760648601
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Fail146,730 miles (+19,762)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,730 miles
- Test number
- 783619408806
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Pass126,968 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 126,968 miles
- Test number
- 525829177556
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail126,966 miles (+15,595)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,966 miles
- Test number
- 387709831275
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,371 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 111,371 miles
- Test number
- 534940472037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail111,371 miles (+18,226)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,371 miles
- Test number
- 509790768151
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,145 miles (+19,576)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 93,145 miles
- Test number
- 658034352657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,569 miles (+15,312)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 73,569 miles
- Test number
- 895485681297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 58,257 miles
- Test number
- 679167013622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X29 VEN
- Does X29 VEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 VEN is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X29 VEN?
- The MOT on X29 VEN is valid until 6 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 VEN done?
- X29 VEN was recorded at 178,614 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 17,085 miles a year.
- Has X29 VEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X29 VEN has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on X29 VEN 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 VEN find?
- X29 VEN passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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