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Audi A5

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

C8 ELCMOT history

C8 ELC is a red diesel Audi A5 first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

C8 ELC red Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,523 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ELC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ELC was last recorded at 169,523 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 8,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,177 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,346 miles
Average per year
9,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,523 miles
  • 2025 – 161,177 miles
  • 2024 – 153,262 miles
  • 2020 – 148,592 miles
  • 2019 – 140,662 miles
  • 2018 – 133,613 miles
  • 2017 – 122,799 miles
  • 2016 – 114,289 miles
  • 2015 – 105,449 miles
  • 2014 – 95,815 miles
  • 2013 – 63,517 miles
  • 2012 – 41,752 miles
  • 2011 – 29,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,523 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides also both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a tear on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,523 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,523 miles
    Test number
    169065902019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides also both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a tear on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail169,523 miles (+8,346)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,523 miles
    Test number
    636417810325
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides also both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a tear on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass161,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,177 miles
    Test number
    251936460134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,177 miles (+7,915)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,177 miles
    Test number
    317734722211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass153,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,262 miles
    Test number
    142698992208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall & down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall & down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail153,262 miles (+4,670)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,262 miles
    Test number
    377299509670
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall & down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall & down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass148,592 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,592 miles
    Test number
    335109852875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail148,592 miles (+7,930)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,592 miles
    Test number
    246846646327
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass140,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,662 miles
    Test number
    152157245309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,662 miles (+7,049)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,662 miles
    Test number
    689825239192
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass133,613 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    647814602523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,611 miles (+10,812)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,611 miles
    Test number
    594503429166
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn forward most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn forward most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass122,799 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,799 miles
    Test number
    749485511851
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  14. Fail122,779 miles (+8,490)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,779 miles
    Test number
    706409362816
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  15. Pass114,289 miles (+8,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,289 miles
    Test number
    640001335826
    • AdvisoryWarning lamps on dash indicating faults

  16. Pass105,449 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    516908035177
    • NoteEngine malfunction lamps on dash indicating a fault

  17. Fail105,449 miles (+9,634)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    277708235159
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges & close to legal limit (255/35/19)
    • NoteEngine malfunction lamps on dash indicating a fault

  18. Pass95,815 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,815 miles
    Test number
    547501044190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmoke emission is too low to be detected by analyser.

  19. Fail95,815 miles (+32,298)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,815 miles
    Test number
    606461544187
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a superficial cut to the inner wall.
    • NoteSmoke emission is too low to be detected by analyser.

  20. Pass63,517 miles (+21,765)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,517 miles
    Test number
    739727323193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,752 miles (+12,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,752 miles
    Test number
    637614322116
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass29,374 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,374 miles
    Test number
    345551291069
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Questions about C8 ELC

Does C8 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 ELC is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 ELC?
The MOT on C8 ELC is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 ELC done?
C8 ELC was recorded at 169,523 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 9,086 miles a year.
Has C8 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ELC has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 ELC 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 C8 ELC find?
C8 ELC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides also both upper arms; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a tear on outer wall, and 3 more.

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