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Audi 80

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 1,896 cc

550 PXJMOT history

550 PXJ is a red diesel Audi 80 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 72,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,313 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
550 PXJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
80
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

550 PXJ was last recorded at 72,313 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2012: 45,337 miles, lower than 145,148 miles on 17 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,298 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,313 miles
  • 2025 – 69,238 miles
  • 2023 – 68,340 miles
  • 2022 – 67,143 miles
  • 2021 – 66,311 miles
  • 2020 – 65,542 miles
  • 2019 – 64,485 miles
  • 2018 – 62,771 miles
  • 2017 – 60,905 miles
  • 2016 – 57,974 miles
  • 2015 – 52,031 miles
  • 2014 – 49,484 miles
  • 2013 – 47,410 miles
  • 2012 – 45,337 miles
  • 2011 – 43,881 miles
  • 2010 – 42,845 miles
  • 2009 – 42,042 miles
  • 2008 – 41,085 miles
  • 2007 – 39,841 miles
  • 2006 – 38,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,313 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,313 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,313 miles
    Test number
    373975064330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,298 miles (+15)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    780975512242
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,283 miles (+3,045)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,283 miles
    Test number
    574162357538
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass69,238 miles (+898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    514558697411
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass68,340 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,340 miles
    Test number
    749458748017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,143 miles
    Test number
    158727062967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail67,413 miles (+1,102)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,413 miles
    Test number
    821181890688
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,311 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,311 miles
    Test number
    813663050774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,310 miles (+768)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,310 miles
    Test number
    895896980192
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass65,542 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    568200465631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,538 miles (+1,053)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,538 miles
    Test number
    439209741665
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass64,485 miles (+1,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,485 miles
    Test number
    306126652096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass62,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,771 miles
    Test number
    309139366347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,771 miles (+1,866)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,771 miles
    Test number
    952817677974
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass60,905 miles (+2,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,905 miles
    Test number
    784431400939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass57,974 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,974 miles
    Test number
    902360698461
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs(both)severely corroded on inner faces(insufficient pad contact to clean disc surface.)

  17. Fail57,965 miles (+5,934)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,965 miles
    Test number
    397702000123
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs(both)severely corroded on inner faces(insufficient pad contact to clean disc surface.)

  18. Pass52,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    887197015242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail52,031 miles (+2,547)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    695606315218
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass49,484 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,484 miles
    Test number
    138069094109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,410 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,410 miles
    Test number
    477339093199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,337 miles (-99,811)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,337 miles
    Test number
    368921232471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass145,148 miles (+101,267)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    145,148 miles
    Test number
    836129292158
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front discs slightly pitted

  24. Pass43,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,881 miles
    Test number
    457611601232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,881 miles (+1,036)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,881 miles
    Test number
    389051201270
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  26. Pass42,845 miles (+803)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,845 miles
    Test number
    704081200264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS(INSIDE FACES) SHOW SURFACE CORROSION

  27. Pass42,042 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,042 miles
    Test number
    251417499468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,085 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,085 miles
    Test number
    962091208252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,083 miles (+1,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,083 miles
    Test number
    922920008228
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass39,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,841 miles
    Test number
    963489897128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    293799597176
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  32. Pass38,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,946 miles
    Test number
    693630506240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about 550 PXJ

What vehicle is registration 550 PXJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 550 PXJ on a red diesel Audi 80 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 550 PXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 550 PXJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 550 PXJ?
The MOT on 550 PXJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 550 PXJ done?
550 PXJ was recorded at 72,313 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,670 miles a year.
Has 550 PXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 550 PXJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 550 PXJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 550 PXJ find?
550 PXJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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