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Audi A5

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

S31 HCSMOT history

S31 HCS is a white petrol Audi A5 first used on 19 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S31 HCS white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,257 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 HCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 HCS was last recorded at 79,257 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2018: 46,397 miles, lower than 54,671 miles on 5 Jun 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,363 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
894 miles
Average per year
4,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,257 miles
  • 2025 – 78,363 miles
  • 2024 – 76,293 miles
  • 2023 – 74,764 miles
  • 2022 – 69,139 miles
  • 2020 – 64,829 miles
  • 2019 – 59,112 miles
  • 2018 – 46,397 miles
  • 2017 – 49,409 miles
  • 2016 – 42,595 miles
  • 2015 – 39,350 miles
  • 2014 – 30,962 miles
  • 2013 – 25,661 miles
  • 2012 – 21,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin more worn than other pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks almost through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks almost through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,257 miles (+894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    964824000982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin more worn than other pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks almost through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks almost through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,363 miles (+2,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,363 miles
    Test number
    965495500306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  3. Pass76,293 miles (+1,529)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,293 miles
    Test number
    360147842821
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joiner corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass74,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,764 miles
    Test number
    232652812672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,764 miles (+2,031)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,764 miles
    Test number
    235474726365
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  6. Pass72,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    607521543759
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Fail72,729 miles (+3,590)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    548920994772
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Pass69,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,139 miles
    Test number
    911716197385
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  9. Fail69,135 miles (+4,306)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,135 miles
    Test number
    453602907156
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  10. Pass64,829 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,829 miles
    Test number
    742107238633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,112 miles (+12,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    216594011201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass46,397 miles (-8,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,397 miles
    Test number
    549866450443
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail54,671 miles (+5,262)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,671 miles
    Test number
    389226214885
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass49,409 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    955932702219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,595 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,595 miles
    Test number
    674905476936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,350 miles (+8,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    164198020632
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  17. Pass30,962 miles (+5,301)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,962 miles
    Test number
    299159704363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracks appearing in tread

  18. Pass25,661 miles (+4,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,661 miles
    Test number
    626797813371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass21,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,440 miles
    Test number
    568047112345
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about S31 HCS

Does S31 HCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 HCS is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 HCS?
The MOT on S31 HCS is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 HCS done?
S31 HCS was recorded at 79,257 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,153 miles a year.
Has S31 HCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 HCS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S31 HCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S31 HCS find?
S31 HCS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin more worn than other pads; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks almost through to cords; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks almost through to cords, and 1 more.

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