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Audi A5

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

V31 BECMOT history

V31 BEC is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 12 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

V31 BEC blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,282 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 BEC
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
12 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 BEC was last recorded at 146,282 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 11,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,907 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,375 miles
Average per year
11,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,282 miles
  • 2024 – 134,907 miles
  • 2023 – 112,148 miles
  • 2021 – 104,602 miles
  • 2020 – 101,455 miles
  • 2019 – 63,182 miles
  • 2018 – 46,154 miles
  • 2017 – 37,672 miles
  • 2016 – 28,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,282 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,282 miles (+11,375)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,282 miles
    Test number
    397585150814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,907 miles
    Test number
    578091087887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail134,907 miles (+9,384)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,907 miles
    Test number
    717935842424
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,523 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,523 miles
    Test number
    942613727917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail125,426 miles (+13,278)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,426 miles
    Test number
    220249068995
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass112,148 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,148 miles
    Test number
    658046233016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail112,148 miles (+7,546)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,148 miles
    Test number
    731169984325
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,602 miles (+3,141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,602 miles
    Test number
    716178998158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,461 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,461 miles
    Test number
    956581434478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail101,455 miles (+10,118)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,455 miles
    Test number
    425118760448
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass91,337 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,337 miles
    Test number
    742772801446
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail91,337 miles (+28,155)2 major1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,337 miles
    Test number
    896935085054
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear / compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass63,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    586385213669
    • AdvisoryChild seats n/s and o/s rear
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  14. Fail63,182 miles (+17,028)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    928271148554
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild seats n/s and o/s rear
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  15. Pass46,154 miles (+8,482)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    896076860033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,672 miles (+8,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    392862329161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass28,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,699 miles
    Test number
    176407803963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 BEC

Does V31 BEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 BEC is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 BEC?
The MOT on V31 BEC is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 BEC done?
V31 BEC was recorded at 146,282 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 11,880 miles a year.
Has V31 BEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 BEC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V31 BEC 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 V31 BEC find?
V31 BEC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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