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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

X38 BLFMOT history

X38 BLF is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

X38 BLF black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,975 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 BLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 BLF was last recorded at 122,975 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 4,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,833 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,142 miles
Average per year
7,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,975 miles
  • 2025 – 118,833 miles
  • 2024 – 115,127 miles
  • 2023 – 107,061 miles
  • 2022 – 99,691 miles
  • 2021 – 92,913 miles
  • 2020 – 92,060 miles
  • 2019 – 89,780 miles
  • 2018 – 81,222 miles
  • 2017 – 71,017 miles
  • 2016 – 61,437 miles
  • 2015 – 44,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,975 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,975 miles (+4,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,975 miles
    Test number
    673378521361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,833 miles (+3,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    557232450834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass115,127 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,127 miles
    Test number
    862823406559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,061 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,061 miles
    Test number
    937804937028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,691 miles (+6,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,691 miles
    Test number
    443046808371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,913 miles (+853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    403861677783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,060 miles (+2,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,060 miles
    Test number
    537953870100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,780 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,780 miles
    Test number
    772195792294
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers slightly smearing operation (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail89,780 miles (+8,558)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,780 miles
    Test number
    747492741386
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers slightly smearing operation (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass81,222 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,222 miles
    Test number
    353011426829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail81,222 miles (+10,205)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,222 miles
    Test number
    127483878185
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass71,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,017 miles
    Test number
    663838000233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail71,017 miles (+9,580)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,017 miles
    Test number
    871181733759
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass61,437 miles (+16,622)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,437 miles
    Test number
    524303124055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,815 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,815 miles
    Test number
    487935515151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,775 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,775 miles
    Test number
    956473415170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about X38 BLF

Does X38 BLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 BLF is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X38 BLF?
The MOT on X38 BLF is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 BLF done?
X38 BLF was recorded at 122,975 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,227 miles a year.
Has X38 BLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 BLF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on X38 BLF 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 X38 BLF find?
X38 BLF passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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