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Section 5

Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension

Wheels, tyre tread and structure, axles, suspension and shock absorbers.

73
defect codes in this section
31 Dangerous39 Major3 Minor
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5.1 Axles

5.2 Wheels and tyres

5.3 Suspension

motfailcode.uk maps DVSA MOT defect codes to plain-English meanings. Defect severity classifications follow the DVSA MOT Inspection Manual current as of 12 May 2026. Codes and severities are updated annually (typically May). Always confirm with a qualified MOT tester or vehicle technician for your specific vehicle. This site is not affiliated with DVSA or HM Government.

See our methodology for how we extract and verify each code, and sources for the full citation manifest.