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Audi A5

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

V20 TBCMOT history

V20 TBC is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

V20 TBC blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,917 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 TBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 TBC was last recorded at 141,917 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,889 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
11,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,917 miles
  • 2025 – 131,573 miles
  • 2024 – 127,894 miles
  • 2023 – 111,744 miles
  • 2022 – 97,689 miles
  • 2021 – 84,793 miles
  • 2020 – 68,215 miles
  • 2019 – 54,105 miles
  • 2017 – 41,909 miles
  • 2016 – 25,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,917 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,917 miles (+28)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,917 miles
    Test number
    103660006822
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail141,889 miles (+10,316)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,889 miles
    Test number
    252125230213
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,573 miles (+3,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,573 miles
    Test number
    689461450960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,894 miles (+16,150)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,894 miles
    Test number
    587983745828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,744 miles
    Test number
    572819798020
    • 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))

  6. Fail111,744 miles (+14,055)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,744 miles
    Test number
    703073523431
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass97,689 miles (+12,896)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,689 miles
    Test number
    716034866335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,793 miles (+16,578)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,793 miles
    Test number
    692214932631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,215 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,215 miles
    Test number
    517357004132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,680 miles (+11,575)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    665454497503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,105 miles
    Test number
    157111645469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with engine covers, undertrays and sill covers preventing full inspection

  12. Fail54,105 miles (+12,196)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,105 miles
    Test number
    217799450970
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with engine covers, undertrays and sill covers preventing full inspection

  13. Pass41,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,909 miles
    Test number
    364350197583
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail41,909 miles (+16,067)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,909 miles
    Test number
    339363214624
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut in tread exposing cord (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cuts on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass25,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,842 miles
    Test number
    784284641820
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail25,842 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,842 miles
    Test number
    902162593920
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V20 TBC

Does V20 TBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 TBC is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 TBC?
The MOT on V20 TBC is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 TBC done?
V20 TBC was recorded at 141,917 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 11,584 miles a year.
Has V20 TBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 TBC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V20 TBC 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 V20 TBC find?
V20 TBC passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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