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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

J66 HAPMOT history

J66 HAP is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 27 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

J66 HAP black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,315 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 HAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 HAP was last recorded at 159,315 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2014: 71,532 miles, lower than 539,085 miles on 30 Sept 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,315 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,315 miles
  • 2025 – 155,971 miles
  • 2024 – 150,694 miles
  • 2023 – 147,635 miles
  • 2022 – 136,315 miles
  • 2021 – 127,409 miles
  • 2020 – 118,621 miles
  • 2019 – 109,629 miles
  • 2018 – 101,848 miles
  • 2017 – 92,021 miles
  • 2016 – 84,957 miles
  • 2015 – 80,276 miles
  • 2014 – 71,532 miles
  • 2013 – 539,085 miles
  • 2012 – 38,660 miles
  • 2011 – 24,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,315 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,315 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,315 miles
    Test number
    278030528429
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Fail159,315 miles (+3,344)2 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,315 miles
    Test number
    930200049616
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass155,971 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    155,971 miles
    Test number
    857400717067
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail155,971 miles (+5,277)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,971 miles
    Test number
    770561226994
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Body panel insecure Inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Body panel insecure Inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass150,694 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,694 miles
    Test number
    461698984041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,635 miles (+11,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,635 miles
    Test number
    664133711945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass136,315 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,315 miles
    Test number
    610647024259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Fail136,286 miles (+8,877)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,286 miles
    Test number
    915680123162
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass127,409 miles (+8,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,409 miles
    Test number
    481358086357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass118,621 miles (+84)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,621 miles
    Test number
    612191207230
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Fail118,537 miles (+8,908)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,537 miles
    Test number
    749804291242
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass109,629 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,629 miles
    Test number
    255049664346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,848 miles
    Test number
    324624725942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked yellow will need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail101,847 miles (+9,826)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    540842336913
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked yellow will need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass92,021 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,021 miles
    Test number
    216616232090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  16. Fail92,017 miles (+7,060)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,017 miles
    Test number
    342961795316
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/30/20 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  17. Pass84,957 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,957 miles
    Test number
    747445447279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,276 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,276 miles
    Test number
    283415514485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,532 miles (-467,553)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    509918644297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has sidewall kerb damage
  20. Pass539,085 miles (+485,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    539,085 miles
    Test number
    646763773294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail53,907 miles (+15,247)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    256620273263
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass38,660 miles (+13,828)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    829777442233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  23. Pass24,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,832 miles
    Test number
    497343641210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 HAP

Does J66 HAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 HAP is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 HAP?
The MOT on J66 HAP is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 HAP done?
J66 HAP was recorded at 159,315 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,986 miles a year.
Has J66 HAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 HAP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 HAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J66 HAP find?
J66 HAP passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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