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Audi A5

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

L31 BWNMOT history

L31 BWN is a blue petrol Audi A5 first used on 27 Feb 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.

L31 BWN blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2024
Mileage
139,998 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BWN was last recorded at 139,998 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 6,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,369 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,629 miles
Average per year
8,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,998 miles
  • 2022 – 133,369 miles
  • 2021 – 132,552 miles
  • 2020 – 131,194 miles
  • 2019 – 124,985 miles
  • 2018 – 112,917 miles
  • 2017 – 99,501 miles
  • 2016 – 85,449 miles
  • 2015 – 72,698 miles
  • 2014 – 60,215 miles
  • 2013 – 49,940 miles
  • 2012 – 39,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,998 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,998 miles (+6,629)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,998 miles
    Test number
    371155376031
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,369 miles (+817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,369 miles
    Test number
    282546245736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,552 miles (+1,358)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,552 miles
    Test number
    833776834447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass131,194 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,194 miles
    Test number
    968782915766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,185 miles (+6,200)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,185 miles
    Test number
    373801355599
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,985 miles
    Test number
    677466105891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail124,985 miles (+12,068)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,985 miles
    Test number
    774543817473
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,917 miles (+13,416)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,917 miles
    Test number
    247034227997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass99,501 miles (+14,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,501 miles
    Test number
    281787324253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass85,449 miles (+12,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,449 miles
    Test number
    273558381103
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass72,698 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,698 miles
    Test number
    465552165087
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathered

  12. Fail72,698 miles (+12,483)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,698 miles
    Test number
    917312665033
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathered

  13. Pass60,215 miles (+10,275)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,215 miles
    Test number
    908942064071
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear brake discs have slight surface corrosion.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWiper blades are slightly smearing the screen.

  14. Pass49,940 miles (+10,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    229323453005
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass39,191 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,191 miles
    Test number
    348802362042
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads wearing thin

Questions about L31 BWN

Does L31 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 BWN expired on 17 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 BWN?
The MOT on L31 BWN expired on 17 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 BWN done?
L31 BWN was recorded at 139,998 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 8,617 miles a year.
Has L31 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BWN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L31 BWN 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 L31 BWN find?
L31 BWN passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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