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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.

C5 HES black Audi A8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass82,257 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass74,946 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,946 miles
    Test number
    231578635082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,782 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,782 miles
    Test number
    892066615919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass57,062 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,062 miles
    Test number
    795395470793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass46,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,981 miles
    Test number
    729748257647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. Pass34,959 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    171763104321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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