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Audi A5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

K30 KOAMOT history

K30 KOA is a blue petrol Audi A5 first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2022 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

K30 KOA blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2022
Mileage
125,394 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 KOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

K30 KOA was last recorded at 125,394 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 11,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,314 miles · 9 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
11,080 miles
Average per year
8,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,394 miles
  • 2021 – 114,314 miles
  • 2020 – 93,441 miles
  • 2019 – 80,419 miles
  • 2018 – 65,021 miles
  • 2017 – 62,891 miles
  • 2016 – 62,452 miles
  • 2015 – 53,684 miles
  • 2014 – 40,389 miles
  • 2012 – 33,924 miles
  • 2011 – 24,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,394 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside front sill repaired but not inappropriately

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,394 miles (+11,080)5 dangerous9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,394 miles
    Test number
    779410913524
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,314 miles (+20,873)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,314 miles
    Test number
    329691509949
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass93,441 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    93,441 miles
    Test number
    513011485747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive large oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryO/s/f headlamp mounting snapped but light unit still secure
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension.

  4. Fail93,441 miles (+13,022)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,441 miles
    Test number
    335807800192
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive large oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryO/s/f headlamp mounting snapped but light unit still secure
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension.

  5. Pass80,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    80,419 miles
    Test number
    605940217275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear light damaged

  6. Fail80,419 miles (+15,398)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,419 miles
    Test number
    603511291521
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault could reatrr (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear light damaged

  7. Pass65,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,021 miles
    Test number
    852443226297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    206754099626
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass62,891 miles (+439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,891 miles
    Test number
    549605600070
    • AdvisoryE.M.L ON
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass62,452 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    819906969331
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill repaired but not inappropriately

  11. Fail62,451 miles (+76)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    972015213367
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill repaired but not inappropriately

  12. Fail62,375 miles (+8,691)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,375 miles
    Test number
    921714176198
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings oputer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass53,684 miles (+13,295)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,684 miles
    Test number
    118371225048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  14. Pass40,389 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,389 miles
    Test number
    717293624089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteElectronic stability light reset

  15. Fail40,387 miles (+6,463)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,387 miles
    Test number
    868343124018
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • NoteDamage repiared.

  16. Pass33,924 miles (+2,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,924 miles
    Test number
    279621232338
    • 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)

  17. Pass31,561 miles (+7,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,561 miles
    Test number
    737628652039
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass24,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,139 miles
    Test number
    456325951026
    • 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)

Questions about K30 KOA

Does K30 KOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 KOA expired on 8 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 KOA?
The MOT on K30 KOA expired on 8 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 KOA done?
K30 KOA was recorded at 125,394 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 8,339 miles a year.
Has K30 KOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 KOA has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on K30 KOA 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 KOA find?
K30 KOA failed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 5 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 17 more.

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