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Vauxhall Adam

Orange · Petrol · 2013 · 1,398 cc

C5 TDBMOT history

C5 TDB is an orange petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 55,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

C5 TDB orange Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,323 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 TDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 TDB was last recorded at 55,323 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 9,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,739 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,584 miles
Average per year
4,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,323 miles
  • 2025 – 45,739 miles
  • 2024 – 40,176 miles
  • 2023 – 34,004 miles
  • 2022 – 28,663 miles
  • 2021 – 25,099 miles
  • 2020 – 23,010 miles
  • 2019 – 20,409 miles
  • 2018 – 17,674 miles
  • 2017 – 14,678 miles
  • 2016 – 11,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,323 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,323 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,323 miles
    Test number
    703983502171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail55,322 miles (+9,583)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    394104069457
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass45,739 miles (+5,563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    45,739 miles
    Test number
    457687259092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass40,176 miles (+6,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,176 miles
    Test number
    861004931679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to crack on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass34,004 miles (+5,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,004 miles
    Test number
    954487128310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass28,663 miles (+3,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    28,663 miles
    Test number
    525628217547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass25,099 miles (+2,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    25,099 miles
    Test number
    849103781461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7/1.8 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass23,010 miles (+2,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    23,010 miles
    Test number
    550910147255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to ware on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass20,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    20,409 miles
    Test number
    979046912595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail20,409 miles (+2,735)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,409 miles
    Test number
    393476047452
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass17,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    17,674 miles
    Test number
    419943939430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail17,674 miles (+2,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,674 miles
    Test number
    991979206163
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass14,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,678 miles
    Test number
    916220608048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail14,678 miles (+3,640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,678 miles
    Test number
    233557091788
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass11,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,038 miles
    Test number
    704421122654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 TDB

Does C5 TDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 TDB is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 TDB?
The MOT on C5 TDB is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 TDB done?
C5 TDB was recorded at 55,323 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,405 miles a year.
Has C5 TDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 TDB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 TDB 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 C5 TDB find?
C5 TDB passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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