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Audi A5

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,698 cc

K30 DRLMOT history

K30 DRL is a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 8 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

K30 DRL silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,462 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 DRL was last recorded at 170,462 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,435 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
11,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,462 miles
  • 2025 – 154,062 miles
  • 2024 – 133,799 miles
  • 2023 – 112,923 miles
  • 2022 – 93,856 miles
  • 2021 – 85,765 miles
  • 2020 – 78,612 miles
  • 2019 – 70,693 miles
  • 2018 – 62,667 miles
  • 2017 – 54,075 miles
  • 2016 – 45,837 miles
  • 2015 – 40,515 miles
  • 2014 – 32,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,462 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Unable to detect smoke emissions.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED SLIGHTLY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,462 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,462 miles
    Test number
    630161431274
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,435 miles (+16,373)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,435 miles
    Test number
    196981334598
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,062 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,062 miles
    Test number
    890087076843
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to detect smoke emissions.

  4. Fail154,060 miles (+20,261)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,060 miles
    Test number
    242506192708
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to detect smoke emissions.

  5. Pass133,799 miles (+20,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,799 miles
    Test number
    366590083930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE/DEVOID OF TREAD/APPROX 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE/DEVOID OF TREAD/APPROX 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HIGHLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,923 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,923 miles
    Test number
    825302327639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail112,883 miles (+19,027)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,883 miles
    Test number
    661922189844
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,856 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,856 miles
    Test number
    523053488035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,765 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    371868649484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,612 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    778905222905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED SLIGHTLY (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail78,602 miles (+7,909)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,602 miles
    Test number
    261597448101
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED SLIGHTLY (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW ON WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass70,693 miles (+8,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,693 miles
    Test number
    345289202270
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass62,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    367313403480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,667 miles (+8,592)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    238024321016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18/p7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass54,075 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,075 miles
    Test number
    989267720512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,837 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    731676209445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,515 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    107893125228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    257853624251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 DRL

Does K30 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 DRL is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 DRL?
The MOT on K30 DRL is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 DRL done?
K30 DRL was recorded at 170,462 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 11,331 miles a year.
Has K30 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 DRL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 DRL 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 K30 DRL find?
K30 DRL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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