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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

C8 KJLMOT history

C8 KJL is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 4 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

C8 KJL black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,351 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 KJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 KJL was last recorded at 92,351 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2017: 37,506 miles, lower than 58,694 miles on 30 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,785 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,566 miles
Average per year
6,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,351 miles
  • 2025 – 86,785 miles
  • 2024 – 81,244 miles
  • 2023 – 75,400 miles
  • 2022 – 66,520 miles
  • 2021 – 56,900 miles
  • 2020 – 48,312 miles
  • 2019 – 45,215 miles
  • 2018 – 40,874 miles
  • 2017 – 37,506 miles
  • 2016 – 58,694 miles
  • 2015 – 23,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,351 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Light not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,351 miles (+5,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,351 miles
    Test number
    307499069333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass86,785 miles (+5,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,785 miles
    Test number
    783661969014
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear curved control arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppers left and right. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass81,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,244 miles
    Test number
    610535105534
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail87,243 miles (+11,843)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,243 miles
    Test number
    890117668756
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass75,400 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    433375250709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,520 miles (+9,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    438896100607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight split in O/S/F tyre inner sidewall
  7. Pass56,900 miles (+8,588)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    338249662106
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass48,312 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    344854387464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,215 miles (+4,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,215 miles
    Test number
    685127607033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass40,874 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,874 miles
    Test number
    839492397783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,506 miles (-21,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    918933371420
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some major components
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some major components
  12. Pass58,694 miles (+35,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,694 miles
    Test number
    664967419763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass23,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,561 miles
    Test number
    872539786322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about C8 KJL

Does C8 KJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 KJL is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 KJL?
The MOT on C8 KJL is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 KJL done?
C8 KJL was recorded at 92,351 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,335 miles a year.
Has C8 KJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 KJL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 KJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 KJL find?
C8 KJL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front fog light not working; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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