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Audi A5

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,967 cc

T40 EMSMOT history

T40 EMS is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 186,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
186,413 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 EMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 EMS was last recorded at 186,413 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 6,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
179,780 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,633 miles
Average per year
9,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,413 miles
  • 2024 – 179,780 miles
  • 2023 – 177,367 miles
  • 2022 – 176,056 miles
  • 2021 – 173,703 miles
  • 2020 – 165,940 miles
  • 2019 – 157,566 miles
  • 2018 – 145,297 miles
  • 2017 – 129,561 miles
  • 2016 – 118,151 miles
  • 2015 – 97,243 miles
  • 2014 – 73,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,413 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,413 miles (+6,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    186,413 miles
    Test number
    683900642510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass179,780 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    179,780 miles
    Test number
    609273464391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail179,780 miles (+2,413)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,780 miles
    Test number
    683261805612
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Central clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear heat shield defective
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass177,367 miles (+1,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    177,367 miles
    Test number
    181269735042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass176,056 miles (+2,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,056 miles
    Test number
    427732001491
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass173,703 miles (+7,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    173,703 miles
    Test number
    824584788499
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,940 miles (+8,374)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    165,940 miles
    Test number
    899357238440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,566 miles (+12,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,566 miles
    Test number
    684492435472
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass145,297 miles (+15,736)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,297 miles
    Test number
    829508466275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,561 miles (+11,410)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,561 miles
    Test number
    304908069625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,151 miles (+20,908)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,151 miles
    Test number
    215469815306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,243 miles (+23,636)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    158884357894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,607 miles
    Test number
    807828084276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 EMS

Does T40 EMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 EMS is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 EMS?
The MOT on T40 EMS is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 EMS done?
T40 EMS was recorded at 186,413 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 9,988 miles a year.
Has T40 EMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 EMS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 EMS 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 T40 EMS find?
T40 EMS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear.

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