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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

8 CDSMOT history

8 CDS is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

8 CDS grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,288 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 CDS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 CDS was last recorded at 99,288 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 4,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,996 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,292 miles
Average per year
4,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,288 miles
  • 2024 – 94,996 miles
  • 2023 – 90,437 miles
  • 2022 – 86,430 miles
  • 2021 – 82,538 miles
  • 2020 – 78,458 miles
  • 2019 – 75,090 miles
  • 2018 – 70,682 miles
  • 2017 – 66,207 miles
  • 2016 – 61,758 miles
  • 2015 – 56,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,288 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,288 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    360695633975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,996 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,996 miles
    Test number
    365126738689
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Fail94,982 miles (+4,545)1 major2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,982 miles
    Test number
    435618114168
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass90,437 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,437 miles
    Test number
    158621473542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,425 miles (+3,995)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    282555986701
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre also worn thin to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pads condition (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower back arm, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower back arm, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Tyre also bald on inner edge, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass86,430 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,430 miles
    Test number
    817382218565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,538 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,538 miles
    Test number
    707721393227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,458 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    262227547559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,090 miles (+4,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    321697949976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear curved arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear curved arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass70,682 miles (+4,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,682 miles
    Test number
    218239884775
    • 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))
  11. Pass66,207 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,207 miles
    Test number
    891628473310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,758 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,758 miles
    Test number
    260045504549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,908 miles (+2,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,908 miles
    Test number
    538695819901
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted so unable to check adult belt
  14. Pass54,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    604569747385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,031 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    274496739438
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Questions about 8 CDS

What vehicle is registration 8 CDS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 CDS on a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 25 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 8 CDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 CDS is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 8 CDS?
The MOT on 8 CDS is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 CDS done?
8 CDS was recorded at 99,288 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,432 miles a year.
Has 8 CDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 CDS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 8 CDS 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 8 CDS find?
8 CDS passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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