
Audi A5
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc
S31 MKWMOT history
S31 MKW is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 179,127 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,586 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 MKW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 17 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 MKW was last recorded at 179,127 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 14,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 164,821 miles · 18 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,306 miles
- Average per year
- 8,586 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,127 miles
- 2024 – 164,821 miles
- 2023 – 157,026 miles
- 2022 – 149,552 miles
- 2021 – 140,969 miles
- 2020 – 135,431 miles
- 2019 – 121,470 miles
- 2018 – 112,807 miles
- 2017 – 104,118 miles
- 2016 – 93,999 miles
- 2015 – 84,033 miles
- 2014 – 83,469 miles
- 2013 – 75,693 miles
- 2012 – 69,257 miles
- 2011 – 59,689 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Engine management lamp on
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,127 miles (+14,306)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 179,127 miles
- Test number
- 219482122067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass164,821 miles (+7,795)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 164,821 miles
- Test number
- 160953566928
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,026 miles (+7,474)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 157,026 miles
- Test number
- 568739999674
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Nearside and offside road wheel rims have spacers fitted between wheels and hubs
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,552 miles (+8,583)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 149,552 miles
- Test number
- 820183853994
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryChip on screen
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass140,969 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 140,969 miles
- Test number
- 458387911512
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail140,969 miles (+5,538)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,969 miles
- Test number
- 132073813707
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked on inner side wall, but cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,431 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 135,431 miles
- Test number
- 107875741992
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail135,431 miles (+13,961)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,431 miles
- Test number
- 831659003177
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,470 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 121,470 miles
- Test number
- 542206353316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,458 miles (+8,651)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,458 miles
- Test number
- 830757251055
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,807 miles (+8,689)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 112,807 miles
- Test number
- 917803080042
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
Pass104,118 miles (+485)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 104,118 miles
- Test number
- 785954088501
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
Fail103,633 miles (+9,634)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,633 miles
- Test number
- 809731261713
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
Pass93,999 miles (+9,966)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 93,999 miles
- Test number
- 119032706944
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass84,033 miles (+564)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 84,033 miles
- Test number
- 196638745047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,469 miles (+7,776)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 83,469 miles
- Test number
- 535416474025
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSurface cracking around treads of both rear tyres
Pass75,693 miles (+6,436)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 75,693 miles
- Test number
- 588293663020
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,257 miles (+9,568)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,257 miles
- Test number
- 337186972026
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,689 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,689 miles
- Test number
- 745321361075
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about S31 MKW
- Does S31 MKW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S31 MKW expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S31 MKW?
- The MOT on S31 MKW expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S31 MKW done?
- S31 MKW was recorded at 179,127 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 8,586 miles a year.
- Has S31 MKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 MKW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on S31 MKW 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 MKW find?
- S31 MKW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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