AUDI A5 P23SWB has 20 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 AUDI A5 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 148,975 miles 9 months ago on Monday 5th January 2026 at 15:10.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 23rd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

P23SWB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD JANUARY 2027148,975 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH JANUARY 2026148,975 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working Both (3.5 (a))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202523RD JANUARY 2026135,148 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2025135,148 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202423RD JANUARY 2025126,783 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement 2 X Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement 2 X Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2024126,783 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement 2 X Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement 2 X Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202323RD JANUARY 2024121,651 MI
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202223RD JANUARY 2023115,767 MI
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202123RD JANUARY 2022111,929 MI
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202023RD JANUARY 2021106,177 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201923RD JANUARY 202095,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201823RD JANUARY 201984,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201723RD JANUARY 201874,200 MI
FAILED19TH JANUARY 201774,200 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH JANUARY 201623RD JANUARY 201762,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Advise Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201523RD JANUARY 201651,423 MI
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201423RD JANUARY 201540,547 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20137TH SEPTEMBER 201436,707 MI
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20127TH SEPTEMBER 201327,324 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED31ST AUGUST 201227,323 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P23SWB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

P23SWB MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

P23SWB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 148,975 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,763 miles

P23SWB FAQs

This Audi A5 with registration P23SWB was manufactured on Monday 7th September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 148,975 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 8,763 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Audi A5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P23SWB has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A5 has had 53 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 2 Major, 4 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does P23SWB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 24th September 2026 P23SWB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P23SWB Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 24th September 2026 P23SWB does have Tax. Read more

When does P23SWB Tax expire?

The current Tax for P23SWB will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P23SWB MOT expire?

The current MOT for P23SWB will expire in 4 months on Saturday 23rd January 2027. Read more

When did P23SWB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P23SWB was on Monday 5th January 2026 at 15:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P23SWB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for P23SWB we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P23SWB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for P23SWB we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P23SWB?

P23SWB is registered as a 2009 Audi A5. Read more

How many miles has P23SWB done?

The odometer reading for P23SWB at the last MOT in January 2026 was 148,975 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,763 miles per year. Read more

How old is P23SWB?

The vehicle P23SWB was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Monday 7th September 2009. Read more

What colour is P23SWB?

The official colour of P23SWB is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does P23SWB have?

P23SWB has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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