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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T27 BXCMOT history

T27 BXC is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 161,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,153 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 BXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 BXC was last recorded at 161,153 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,523 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,630 miles
Average per year
9,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,153 miles
  • 2025 – 155,523 miles
  • 2024 – 151,957 miles
  • 2023 – 148,932 miles
  • 2022 – 145,802 miles
  • 2021 – 143,077 miles
  • 2020 – 140,245 miles
  • 2019 – 129,940 miles
  • 2018 – 116,776 miles
  • 2017 – 94,148 miles
  • 2016 – 74,796 miles
  • 2015 – 59,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,153 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,153 miles
    Test number
    746739167152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail161,153 miles (+5,630)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,153 miles
    Test number
    984984302041
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass155,523 miles (+3,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,523 miles
    Test number
    597882537446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass151,957 miles (+3,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,957 miles
    Test number
    163799909096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to check rear seatbelts due to boxes on rear seat

  5. Pass148,932 miles (+3,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,932 miles
    Test number
    869179433619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass145,802 miles (+2,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,802 miles
    Test number
    408135205372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass143,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,077 miles
    Test number
    799922125150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail143,077 miles (+2,832)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,077 miles
    Test number
    408023553086
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass140,245 miles (+10,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    140,245 miles
    Test number
    111424973709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass129,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    129,940 miles
    Test number
    284583689210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail129,940 miles (+13,164)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,940 miles
    Test number
    282551688892
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass116,776 miles (+22,628)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,776 miles
    Test number
    511311030751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass94,148 miles (+19,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,148 miles
    Test number
    870142339454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass74,796 miles (+14,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,796 miles
    Test number
    752605998063
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  15. Pass59,992 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,992 miles
    Test number
    229610745411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail59,992 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,992 miles
    Test number
    935090245160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T27 BXC

Does T27 BXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 BXC is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T27 BXC?
The MOT on T27 BXC is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 BXC done?
T27 BXC was recorded at 161,153 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 9,291 miles a year.
Has T27 BXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 BXC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T27 BXC 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 T27 BXC find?
T27 BXC passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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