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Audi A5

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K21 HCNMOT history

K21 HCN is a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

K21 HCN silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,237 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 HCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 HCN was last recorded at 127,237 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 17,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,349 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
17,888 miles
Average per year
10,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,237 miles
  • 2025 – 109,349 miles
  • 2024 – 83,132 miles
  • 2023 – 75,280 miles
  • 2022 – 66,816 miles
  • 2021 – 61,339 miles
  • 2020 – 56,612 miles
  • 2019 – 51,318 miles
  • 2018 – 41,201 miles
  • 2017 – 30,312 miles
  • 2016 – 20,109 miles
  • 2015 – 12,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    736376617192
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail127,237 miles (+17,888)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    811205332568
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass109,349 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    993462566761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,325 miles (+26,193)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,325 miles
    Test number
    472968493989
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DO NOT DRIVE! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass83,132 miles (+7,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,132 miles
    Test number
    639523415855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,280 miles (+8,464)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    593901100806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,816 miles (+5,477)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    602290205943
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    533490825281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexible has slight twist

  9. Fail61,339 miles (+4,727)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    659135080351
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance not tested Binding to excess (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexible has slight twist

  10. Pass56,612 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,612 miles
    Test number
    775593201122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,318 miles (+10,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    548204876042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass41,201 miles (+10,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,201 miles
    Test number
    802182925944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass30,312 miles (+10,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,312 miles
    Test number
    446309470504
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass20,109 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,109 miles
    Test number
    703208161907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    12,880 miles
    Test number
    688522316784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 HCN

Does K21 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 HCN is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 HCN?
The MOT on K21 HCN 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 K21 HCN done?
K21 HCN was recorded at 127,237 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 10,799 miles a year.
Has K21 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 HCN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 HCN 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 K21 HCN find?
K21 HCN passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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