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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

S31 HSSMOT history

S31 HSS is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

S31 HSS black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
124,802 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 HSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 HSS was last recorded at 124,802 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,764 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
3,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,802 miles
  • 2020 – 124,764 miles
  • 2018 – 123,853 miles
  • 2016 – 113,616 miles
  • 2015 – 106,364 miles
  • 2014 – 100,410 miles
  • 2013 – 96,150 miles
  • 2012 – 85,100 miles
  • 2011 – 81,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,802 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,802 miles
    Test number
    313168603643
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,802 miles (+38)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,802 miles
    Test number
    820927886901
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,764 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,764 miles
    Test number
    682964161689
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail124,764 miles (+911)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,764 miles
    Test number
    122313400444
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,853 miles
    Test number
    349424634876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail123,853 miles (+10)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,853 miles
    Test number
    787763820323
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail123,843 miles (+10,227)5 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,843 miles
    Test number
    218795116093
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHID head lamp wash device not working.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from offside front wheel bearing but surface corrosion on disc laso making noise.

  8. Pass113,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,616 miles
    Test number
    364734335761
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean for print out
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel inner rim damaged

  9. Fail113,616 miles (+7,252)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,616 miles
    Test number
    347981581947
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean for print out
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel inner rim damaged

  10. Pass106,364 miles (+5,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,364 miles
    Test number
    472080505591
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryReg light on

  11. Pass100,410 miles (+43)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,410 miles
    Test number
    176065214147
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteEngine light on

  12. Fail100,367 miles (+4,217)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,367 miles
    Test number
    185272294037
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  13. Pass96,150 miles (+11,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,150 miles
    Test number
    637710783035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass85,100 miles (+3,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    268211562090
    • NoteNot emision has been detected and no oil temperaturecheck due to out deep stick

  15. Pass81,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,126 miles
    Test number
    607759061014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,211 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,211 miles
    Test number
    906119361011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S31 HSS

Does S31 HSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 HSS expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 HSS?
The MOT on S31 HSS expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 HSS done?
S31 HSS was recorded at 124,802 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 3,341 miles a year.
Has S31 HSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 HSS has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 HSS 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 S31 HSS find?
S31 HSS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished, and 2 more.

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