
Audi A5
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,967 cc
K81 NCEMOT history
K81 NCE is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 17 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 117,845 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 117,845 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K81 NCE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 17 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K81 NCE was last recorded at 117,845 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 12,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,513 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,332 miles
- Average per year
- 8,401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,845 miles
- 2025 – 105,513 miles
- 2024 – 98,698 miles
- 2023 – 91,673 miles
- 2022 – 83,781 miles
- 2021 – 76,925 miles
- 2020 – 73,307 miles
- 2019 – 62,982 miles
- 2018 – 53,741 miles
- 2017 – 43,210 miles
- 2016 – 34,716 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,845 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 117,845 miles
- Test number
- 876929345867
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Fail117,845 miles (+12,332)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,845 miles
- Test number
- 904287369648
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,513 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 105,513 miles
- Test number
- 947371530825
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail105,513 miles (+6,815)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,513 miles
- Test number
- 741147460587
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing badly inner edge of tread and several cuts to outer sidewall also
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge due to uneven wear inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,698 miles (+7,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 98,698 miles
- Test number
- 596667380800
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass91,673 miles (+7,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 91,673 miles
- Test number
- 723787770109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass83,781 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 83,781 miles
- Test number
- 985002177236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,780 miles (+6,855)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,780 miles
- Test number
- 809763538247
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,925 miles (+3,618)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 76,925 miles
- Test number
- 272988088930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,307 miles (+10,325)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 73,307 miles
- Test number
- 368766230418
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass62,982 miles (+9,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 62,982 miles
- Test number
- 569754772750
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass53,741 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 53,741 miles
- Test number
- 476981169072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,737 miles (+10,527)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,737 miles
- Test number
- 950319140554
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre three nails
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,210 miles (+8,494)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 43,210 miles
- Test number
- 246677615093
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass34,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 34,716 miles
- Test number
- 719717854180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K81 NCE
- Does K81 NCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K81 NCE is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K81 NCE?
- The MOT on K81 NCE is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K81 NCE done?
- K81 NCE was recorded at 117,845 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 8,401 miles a year.
- Has K81 NCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K81 NCE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on K81 NCE 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 K81 NCE find?
- K81 NCE passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearward; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.
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