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Audi A5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

T3 KDEMOT history

T3 KDE is a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 6 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2026
Mileage
183,583 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 KDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T3 KDE was last recorded at 183,583 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 13,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,779 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,804 miles
Average per year
10,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,583 miles
  • 2025 – 169,779 miles
  • 2024 – 166,285 miles
  • 2022 – 154,140 miles
  • 2021 – 137,075 miles
  • 2020 – 116,048 miles
  • 2019 – 105,597 miles
  • 2018 – 98,422 miles
  • 2017 – 90,475 miles
  • 2016 – 83,713 miles
  • 2015 – 73,654 miles
  • 2014 – 63,547 miles
  • 2013 – 52,378 miles
  • 2012 – 44,162 miles
  • 2011 – 36,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail183,583 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail183,583 miles (+13,804)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,583 miles
    Test number
    964521776515
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass169,779 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    169,779 miles
    Test number
    953340000723
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail169,778 miles (+3,493)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,778 miles
    Test number
    205294592060
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,285 miles (+12,145)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    166,285 miles
    Test number
    493266528986
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rusty all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass154,140 miles (+17,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,140 miles
    Test number
    293556735489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,075 miles (+21,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,075 miles
    Test number
    449623097503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass116,048 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,048 miles
    Test number
    995575138208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,047 miles (+10,450)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,047 miles
    Test number
    570241599574
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached middle pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass105,597 miles (+7,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    305242547471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,422 miles (+7,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,422 miles
    Test number
    176846617114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass90,475 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,475 miles
    Test number
    121239355496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,713 miles
    Test number
    768545304750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front inners (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail83,713 miles (+10,059)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,713 miles
    Test number
    773293486627
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front inners (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,654 miles (+10,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    463093649763
    • AdvisoryAdvise, rear tyres slight feathering on inner

  15. Pass63,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    287335834300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,547 miles (+11,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    589145134329
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    709067243332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail52,378 miles (+8,216)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    997807643340
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,162 miles (+7,941)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,162 miles
    Test number
    896319852335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,221 miles
    Test number
    929211441324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 KDE

Does T3 KDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 KDE expired on 31 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 KDE?
The MOT on T3 KDE expired on 31 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 KDE done?
T3 KDE was recorded at 183,583 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 10,078 miles a year.
Has T3 KDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 KDE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 KDE 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 T3 KDE find?
T3 KDE failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside front headlamp not working on main beam, and 9 more.

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