Audi A5
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
J8 LHFMOT history
J8 LHF is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 143,205 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 LHF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 11 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 LHF was last recorded at 143,205 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 7,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,134 miles · 5 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,071 miles
- Average per year
- 6,904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,205 miles
- 2025 – 136,134 miles
- 2024 – 129,178 miles
- 2023 – 124,361 miles
- 2022 – 118,477 miles
- 2021 – 110,804 miles
- 2020 – 106,075 miles
- 2018 – 103,585 miles
- 2017 – 100,321 miles
- 2016 – 83,916 miles
- 2015 – 69,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,205 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Central Front Centre rear view mirror not fitted at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms splitting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose not in retainer clip resecured into clip
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,205 miles (+7,071)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 143,205 miles
- Test number
- 507782592717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 136,134 miles
- Test number
- 817957131947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,134 miles (+6,956)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,134 miles
- Test number
- 441796194801
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass129,178 miles (+4,817)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 129,178 miles
- Test number
- 694747158542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,361 miles (+5,884)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 124,361 miles
- Test number
- 655159356766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,477 miles (+7,673)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 118,477 miles
- Test number
- 993976516425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,804 miles (+3)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 110,804 miles
- Test number
- 691904072389
- AdvisoryCentral Front Centre rear view mirror not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose not in retainer clip resecured into clip
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose incorrectly positioned and rubbing on arm have repositioned, No signs of chafing or damage.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail110,801 miles (+4,726)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,801 miles
- Test number
- 264581517487
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Centre rear view mirror not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose not in retainer clip resecured into clip
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose incorrectly positioned and rubbing on arm have repositioned, No signs of chafing or damage.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,075 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,075 miles
- Test number
- 770640793421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Fail106,075 miles (+2,490)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,075 miles
- Test number
- 185139824467
- DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass103,585 miles (+3,264)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 103,585 miles
- Test number
- 965879525125
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,321 miles (+16,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 100,321 miles
- Test number
- 442241938278
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass83,916 miles (+14,451)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 83,916 miles
- Test number
- 547700687275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,465 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,465 miles
- Test number
- 307370825191
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about J8 LHF
- Does J8 LHF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LHF is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 LHF?
- The MOT on J8 LHF is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 LHF done?
- J8 LHF was recorded at 143,205 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 6,904 miles a year.
- Has J8 LHF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 LHF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on J8 LHF 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 J8 LHF find?
- J8 LHF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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