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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,698 cc

AEC 261MOT history

AEC 261 is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 24 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 56,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

AEC 261 black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,893 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AEC 261
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AEC 261 was last recorded at 56,893 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,965 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,928 miles
Average per year
2,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,893 miles
  • 2025 – 54,965 miles
  • 2024 – 53,299 miles
  • 2023 – 51,260 miles
  • 2022 – 49,165 miles
  • 2021 – 46,288 miles
  • 2020 – 44,461 miles
  • 2019 – 41,304 miles
  • 2018 – 39,437 miles
  • 2017 – 37,781 miles
  • 2016 – 33,366 miles
  • 2015 – 30,540 miles
  • 2014 – 26,845 miles
  • 2013 – 22,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,893 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,893 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,893 miles
    Test number
    611419497099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,965 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,965 miles
    Test number
    468377428229
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail54,960 miles (+1,661)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,960 miles
    Test number
    365194909930
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass53,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,299 miles
    Test number
    943053801146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,299 miles (+2,039)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,299 miles
    Test number
    832970748758
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  6. Pass51,260 miles (+2,095)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,260 miles
    Test number
    851254369188
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass49,165 miles (+2,877)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,165 miles
    Test number
    122818889584
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass46,288 miles (+1,827)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,288 miles
    Test number
    350898844184
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass44,461 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,461 miles
    Test number
    905240578866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,304 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,304 miles
    Test number
    158580064681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,437 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,437 miles
    Test number
    284142548523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,781 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,781 miles
    Test number
    484603735891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,366 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,366 miles
    Test number
    789786507955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,540 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,540 miles
    Test number
    809462095050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,845 miles
    Test number
    738897554071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail26,844 miles (+4,260)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,844 miles
    Test number
    959227854041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,584 miles
    Test number
    789401983001
    • 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)

Questions about AEC 261

What vehicle is registration AEC 261 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AEC 261 on a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 24 Mar 2010. 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 AEC 261 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AEC 261 is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on AEC 261?
The MOT on AEC 261 is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AEC 261 done?
AEC 261 was recorded at 56,893 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,573 miles a year.
Has AEC 261 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AEC 261 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on AEC 261 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 AEC 261 find?
AEC 261 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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