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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

C8 SXCMOT history

C8 SXC is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

C8 SXC black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,682 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 SXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 SXC was last recorded at 116,682 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,458 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,224 miles
Average per year
7,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,682 miles
  • 2025 – 115,458 miles
  • 2024 – 111,567 miles
  • 2023 – 107,874 miles
  • 2022 – 104,738 miles
  • 2021 – 99,427 miles
  • 2020 – 86,464 miles
  • 2019 – 61,021 miles
  • 2018 – 55,241 miles
  • 2017 – 48,654 miles
  • 2016 – 41,366 miles
  • 2015 – 33,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,682 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF 255/35/19 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,682 miles (+1,224)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    919481020396
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass115,458 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,458 miles
    Test number
    844003156214
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower - rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail115,458 miles (+3,891)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,458 miles
    Test number
    236590160877
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower - rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass111,567 miles (+3,693)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,567 miles
    Test number
    602115159583
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR/OSR/NSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass107,874 miles (+3,136)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,874 miles
    Test number
    983872844115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin OSF,NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR,NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter Tyre slightly damaged NSF,NSR,OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass104,738 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,738 miles
    Test number
    483903873843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,427 miles (+12,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,427 miles
    Test number
    442129980652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass86,464 miles (+25,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,464 miles
    Test number
    310803668759
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass61,021 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    414582422271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,241 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,241 miles
    Test number
    891234039621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,654 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,654 miles
    Test number
    605291740114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,366 miles (+7,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,366 miles
    Test number
    553093601725
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
  13. Pass33,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,847 miles
    Test number
    115270075019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 SXC

Does C8 SXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 SXC is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 SXC?
The MOT on C8 SXC is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 SXC done?
C8 SXC was recorded at 116,682 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,633 miles a year.
Has C8 SXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 SXC has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 SXC 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 SXC find?
C8 SXC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf rear bushes; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf 255/35/19.

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