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Purple · Petrol · 2009 · 4,163 cc

L5 SJGMOT history

L5 SJG is a purple petrol Audi R8 first used on 17 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 18,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
18,346 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
R8
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SJG was last recorded at 18,346 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,013 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,333 miles
Average per year
765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,346 miles
  • 2025 – 17,013 miles
  • 2024 – 16,432 miles
  • 2023 – 16,236 miles
  • 2022 – 15,939 miles
  • 2021 – 15,707 miles
  • 2020 – 15,480 miles
  • 2019 – 14,935 miles
  • 2018 – 14,395 miles
  • 2017 – 13,576 miles
  • 2016 – 12,738 miles
  • 2015 – 11,037 miles
  • 2014 – 10,326 miles
  • 2013 – 9,272 miles
  • 2012 – 7,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,346 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,346 miles (+1,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    18,346 miles
    Test number
    452948444514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass17,013 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    17,013 miles
    Test number
    496055614525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,432 miles (+196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    16,432 miles
    Test number
    751839822007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass16,236 miles (+297)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    16,236 miles
    Test number
    264201813162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass15,939 miles (+232)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    15,939 miles
    Test number
    103822410562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass15,707 miles (+227)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    15,707 miles
    Test number
    891058933941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass15,480 miles (+545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    15,480 miles
    Test number
    343632544350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass14,935 miles (+540)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    14,935 miles
    Test number
    985323892522
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass14,395 miles (+819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,395 miles
    Test number
    779157165387
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass13,576 miles (+838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    13,576 miles
    Test number
    815593030316
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  11. Pass12,738 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,738 miles
    Test number
    575709547890
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly perished between the tread

  12. Fail12,727 miles (+1,690)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,727 miles
    Test number
    869112227572
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth hand brake pads deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly perished between the tread

  13. Pass11,037 miles (+711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    11,037 miles
    Test number
    227474305417
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  14. Pass10,326 miles (+1,054)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    10,326 miles
    Test number
    729921604123
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted inner face
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished between the tread

  15. Pass9,272 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,272 miles
    Test number
    386986603135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    7,385 miles
    Test number
    169225992030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SJG

Does L5 SJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SJG is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SJG?
The MOT on L5 SJG is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SJG done?
L5 SJG was recorded at 18,346 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 765 miles a year.
Has L5 SJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SJG has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on L5 SJG 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 L5 SJG find?
L5 SJG passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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