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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L8 HTWMOT history

L8 HTW is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 28 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

L8 HTW grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,177 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HTW was last recorded at 118,177 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,119 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
5,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,177 miles
  • 2025 – 115,608 miles
  • 2024 – 111,870 miles
  • 2023 – 107,995 miles
  • 2022 – 103,334 miles
  • 2021 – 96,084 miles
  • 2020 – 89,704 miles
  • 2019 – 87,543 miles
  • 2017 – 86,586 miles
  • 2015 – 75,070 miles
  • 2014 – 64,378 miles
  • 2013 – 53,377 miles
  • 2012 – 40,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,177 miles
  • AdvisoryNear Side Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,177 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,177 miles
    Test number
    726080651832
    • AdvisoryNear Side Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking
  2. Fail118,119 miles (+2,511)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    755710604140
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear Side Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking
  3. Pass115,608 miles (+3,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,608 miles
    Test number
    252177435950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass111,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,870 miles
    Test number
    411032812176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,870 miles (+3,875)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,870 miles
    Test number
    474323705917
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass107,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,995 miles
    Test number
    346508682143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,995 miles (+4,661)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,995 miles
    Test number
    973181481938
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass103,334 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,334 miles
    Test number
    944762420718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,084 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,084 miles
    Test number
    896150255423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,704 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    950958349592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,543 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,543 miles
    Test number
    644866729006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,586 miles (+11,516)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    539664825147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,070 miles (+10,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,070 miles
    Test number
    491355516898
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted obscuring under side components
  14. Pass64,378 miles (+11,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,378 miles
    Test number
    139468224391
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass53,377 miles (+12,420)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,377 miles
    Test number
    559236423380
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass40,957 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,957 miles
    Test number
    267241932301
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L8 HTW

Does L8 HTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HTW is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HTW?
The MOT on L8 HTW is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HTW done?
L8 HTW was recorded at 118,177 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,870 miles a year.
Has L8 HTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HTW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 HTW 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 L8 HTW find?
L8 HTW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: near side front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking.

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