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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K29 ALGMOT history

K29 ALG is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

K29 ALG black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,281 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 ALG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 ALG was last recorded at 101,281 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 6,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,165 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,116 miles
Average per year
7,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,281 miles
  • 2025 – 95,165 miles
  • 2024 – 89,046 miles
  • 2023 – 82,084 miles
  • 2022 – 76,919 miles
  • 2021 – 69,904 miles
  • 2020 – 65,514 miles
  • 2019 – 61,873 miles
  • 2018 – 50,514 miles
  • 2017 – 41,420 miles
  • 2016 – 32,086 miles
  • 2015 – 21,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,281 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,281 miles
    Test number
    361319547726
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,281 miles (+6,116)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,281 miles
    Test number
    768186526870
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,165 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,165 miles
    Test number
    696210616861
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 all four arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail95,163 miles (+6,117)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,163 miles
    Test number
    734242081384
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 all four arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass89,046 miles (+6,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,046 miles
    Test number
    348148263654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    104253835515
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail82,084 miles (+5,165)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    708862527238
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,919 miles (+7,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,919 miles
    Test number
    268473572059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass69,904 miles (+4,390)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,904 miles
    Test number
    113839756933
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass65,514 miles (+3,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,514 miles
    Test number
    532159792423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass61,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,873 miles
    Test number
    310229176551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail61,873 miles (+11,359)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,873 miles
    Test number
    306626720301
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass50,514 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,514 miles
    Test number
    798760250143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,182 miles (+8,762)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,182 miles
    Test number
    116675411013
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass41,420 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,420 miles
    Test number
    568308214681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,086 miles (+10,819)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,086 miles
    Test number
    605313327293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,267 miles
    Test number
    158041991778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 ALG

Does K29 ALG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 ALG is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 ALG?
The MOT on K29 ALG is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 ALG done?
K29 ALG was recorded at 101,281 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,389 miles a year.
Has K29 ALG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 ALG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K29 ALG 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 K29 ALG find?
K29 ALG passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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