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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,986 cc

C5 LUGMOT history

C5 LUG is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

C5 LUG black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
184,898 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LUG was last recorded at 184,898 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 6,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,934 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,964 miles
Average per year
10,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,898 miles
  • 2025 – 177,934 miles
  • 2024 – 163,821 miles
  • 2023 – 161,682 miles
  • 2022 – 153,870 miles
  • 2021 – 147,224 miles
  • 2020 – 133,241 miles
  • 2019 – 114,964 miles
  • 2018 – 107,047 miles
  • 2017 – 96,137 miles
  • 2016 – 86,440 miles
  • 2015 – 77,456 miles
  • 2014 – 64,414 miles
  • 2013 – 51,744 miles
  • 2012 – 38,514 miles
  • 2011 – 29,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,898 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside number plate ight flashing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,898 miles (+6,964)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    184,898 miles
    Test number
    800601544305
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass177,934 miles (+14,113)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,934 miles
    Test number
    453809777866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,821 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,821 miles
    Test number
    754421591411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,682 miles (+7,812)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,682 miles
    Test number
    851535984514
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass153,870 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,870 miles
    Test number
    456309691618
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate ight flashing
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  6. Fail153,870 miles (+6,646)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,870 miles
    Test number
    361239836269
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate ight flashing
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  7. Pass147,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,224 miles
    Test number
    956658428571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,224 miles (+13,983)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,224 miles
    Test number
    819563330930
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass133,241 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,241 miles
    Test number
    964783524518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail133,238 miles (+18,274)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,238 miles
    Test number
    466495578974
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,964 miles (+7,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,964 miles
    Test number
    493665375460
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe sleeve corroded

  12. Pass107,047 miles (+10,910)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,047 miles
    Test number
    567928414242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,137 miles (+9,697)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    857149616519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,440 miles (+8,984)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,440 miles
    Test number
    429278264459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,456 miles (+13,042)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    265181885444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,414 miles (+173)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,414 miles
    Test number
    395102394101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail64,241 miles (+12,497)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,241 miles
    Test number
    467528484105
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut inner sidewall.

  18. Pass51,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    986923483123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,744 miles (+13,230)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    289413483417
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  20. Pass38,514 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,514 miles
    Test number
    935437582196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,912 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,912 miles
    Test number
    399682801293
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail29,907 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,907 miles
    Test number
    949112301244
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about C5 LUG

Does C5 LUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LUG is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LUG?
The MOT on C5 LUG is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LUG done?
C5 LUG was recorded at 184,898 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 10,520 miles a year.
Has C5 LUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LUG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 LUG 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 LUG find?
C5 LUG passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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