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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

T31 CABMOT history

T31 CAB is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 13 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,304 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 CAB
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
13 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 CAB was last recorded at 168,304 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 9,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,923 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,381 miles
Average per year
8,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,304 miles
  • 2025 – 158,923 miles
  • 2024 – 151,245 miles
  • 2023 – 144,009 miles
  • 2022 – 136,851 miles
  • 2021 – 134,543 miles
  • 2020 – 133,485 miles
  • 2019 – 129,294 miles
  • 2018 – 118,596 miles
  • 2017 – 109,431 miles
  • 2016 – 99,831 miles
  • 2015 – 88,509 miles
  • 2014 – 76,845 miles
  • 2013 – 66,873 miles
  • 2012 – 54,682 miles
  • 2011 – 44,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,304 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,304 miles
    Test number
    448789540292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,204 miles (+9,281)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,204 miles
    Test number
    197075177365
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass158,923 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,923 miles
    Test number
    772550687957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,245 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,245 miles
    Test number
    540129926299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail151,237 miles (+7,228)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,237 miles
    Test number
    241710161177
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,009 miles
    Test number
    619133854662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail144,007 miles (+7,156)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,007 miles
    Test number
    402936275484
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass136,851 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,851 miles
    Test number
    139553870957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,543 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,543 miles
    Test number
    643715267036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,485 miles
    Test number
    893527298133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail133,485 miles (+4,191)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,485 miles
    Test number
    184069825919
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass129,294 miles (+10,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,294 miles
    Test number
    540040738698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass118,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,596 miles
    Test number
    862360778463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,596 miles (+9,165)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,596 miles
    Test number
    770067223390
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  15. Pass109,431 miles (+9,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,431 miles
    Test number
    296799049382
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean, no rev

  16. Pass99,831 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,831 miles
    Test number
    819336886871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,732 miles (+11,223)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    768630552510
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracks (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryToo clean for emisiion test

  18. Pass88,509 miles (+11,664)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,509 miles
    Test number
    851013269702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,845 miles (+9,972)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    266428714365
    • NoteAdvise both sides rear tyres wearing at inner edges

  20. Pass66,873 miles (+12,191)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    555346413341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,682 miles (+10,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,682 miles
    Test number
    535558912351
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,536 miles
    Test number
    916981501378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 CAB

Does T31 CAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 CAB is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 CAB?
The MOT on T31 CAB is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 CAB done?
T31 CAB was recorded at 168,304 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 8,334 miles a year.
Has T31 CAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 CAB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T31 CAB 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 T31 CAB find?
T31 CAB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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