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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

MW61 HCAMOT history

MW61 HCA is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,547 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MW61 HCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MW61 HCA was last recorded at 119,547 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,547 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,547 miles
  • 2025 – 110,173 miles
  • 2024 – 102,966 miles
  • 2023 – 94,912 miles
  • 2022 – 86,262 miles
  • 2021 – 80,160 miles
  • 2019 – 69,350 miles
  • 2018 – 62,324 miles
  • 2017 – 55,659 miles
  • 2016 – 47,222 miles
  • 2015 – 35,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,547 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (shock absorber), both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edge (significantly) (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly damagedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Centre exhaust sleeve broken/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,547 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,547 miles
    Test number
    462200464967
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (shock absorber), both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edge (significantly) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly damaged

  2. Fail119,547 miles (+9,374)3 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,547 miles
    Test number
    247644819809
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre clamp bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both sides - PRS (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm centre bush (shock absorber), both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edge (significantly) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly damaged

  3. Pass110,173 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,173 miles
    Test number
    922606273690
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve broken/corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail110,172 miles (+7,206)4 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,172 miles
    Test number
    679575064847
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve broken/corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass102,966 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,966 miles
    Test number
    486258709667
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail102,965 miles (+8,053)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,965 miles
    Test number
    399782259664
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,912 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,912 miles
    Test number
    324889889540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,890 miles (+8,628)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,890 miles
    Test number
    551287633680
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,262 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    968591315474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,160 miles
    Test number
    953296194068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,160 miles (+10,810)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,160 miles
    Test number
    186877493304
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass69,350 miles (+676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,350 miles
    Test number
    553454199696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail68,674 miles (+6,350)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    774659953827
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass62,324 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,324 miles
    Test number
    801149216002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,024 miles (+6,365)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    904922163576
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass55,659 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    298780108289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail55,657 miles (+2,849)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,657 miles
    Test number
    649269052953
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass52,808 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    111083166618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    229494821296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail47,222 miles (+11,888)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    857973751114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass35,334 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    939877125029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail35,334 miles2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    216547825088
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre mis-shaped and perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre mis-shaped and perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about MW61 HCA

Does MW61 HCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MW61 HCA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on MW61 HCA?
The MOT on MW61 HCA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MW61 HCA done?
MW61 HCA was recorded at 119,547 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 7,648 miles a year.
Has MW61 HCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MW61 HCA has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on MW61 HCA 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 MW61 HCA find?
MW61 HCA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; windscreen wiper blade defective; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 7 more.

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