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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.

S31 MKW grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass179,127 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. Pass84,033 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    196638745047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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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