
Audi A8
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,967 cc
C5 HESMOT history
C5 HES is a black diesel Audi A8 first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 82,257 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 82,257 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 HES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 31 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 HES was last recorded at 82,257 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 82,228 miles · 10 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 5,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,257 miles
- 2025 – 78,370 miles
- 2024 – 74,946 miles
- 2023 – 68,782 miles
- 2022 – 63,475 miles
- 2021 – 57,062 miles
- 2020 – 53,763 miles
- 2019 – 46,981 miles
- 2018 – 39,950 miles
- 2017 – 34,959 miles
- 2016 – 30,784 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,257 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 82,257 miles
- Test number
- 402082807333
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail82,228 miles (+3,858)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,228 miles
- Test number
- 978987770220
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing, low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing, low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,370 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 78,370 miles
- Test number
- 235184916041
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail78,370 miles (+3,424)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,370 miles
- Test number
- 335756212820
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,946 miles (+6,164)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 74,946 miles
- Test number
- 231578635082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,782 miles (+5,307)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 68,782 miles
- Test number
- 892066615919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,475 miles (+6,413)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 63,475 miles
- Test number
- 784172936601
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass57,062 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 57,062 miles
- Test number
- 795395470793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,763 miles (+6,782)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 53,763 miles
- Test number
- 245113427384
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wear sensor damaged/unclipped.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass46,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 46,981 miles
- Test number
- 729748257647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,981 miles (+7,031)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,981 miles
- Test number
- 431630634231
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass39,950 miles (+4,991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 39,950 miles
- Test number
- 435564355745
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryScrew in offside rear tyre
Pass34,959 miles (+4,175)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 34,959 miles
- Test number
- 171763104321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,784 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 30,784 miles
- Test number
- 945704036756
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about C5 HES
- Does C5 HES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 HES is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 HES?
- The MOT on C5 HES is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 HES done?
- C5 HES was recorded at 82,257 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,352 miles a year.
- Has C5 HES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 HES has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 HES 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 C5 HES find?
- C5 HES passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner faces pitted and corroded.; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes split and perishing.; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes split and perishing..
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