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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L8 SHXMOT history

L8 SHX is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 14 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 159,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

L8 SHX black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
159,557 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SHX was last recorded at 159,557 miles on 7 May 2026, 4,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,751 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,806 miles
Average per year
7,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,557 miles
  • 2025 – 154,751 miles
  • 2024 – 150,705 miles
  • 2023 – 147,496 miles
  • 2022 – 143,427 miles
  • 2021 – 139,080 miles
  • 2020 – 138,169 miles
  • 2018 – 134,123 miles
  • 2017 – 130,703 miles
  • 2016 – 123,219 miles
  • 2015 – 98,232 miles
  • 2014 – 92,473 miles
  • 2013 – 84,622 miles
  • 2012 – 62,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,557 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,557 miles (+4,806)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    159,557 miles
    Test number
    920131132435
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass154,751 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,751 miles
    Test number
    113746227593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,705 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,705 miles
    Test number
    149369787495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,496 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,496 miles
    Test number
    212770542918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,427 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,427 miles
    Test number
    779074038610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,080 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    139,080 miles
    Test number
    483143669880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,169 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    138,169 miles
    Test number
    870234209137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,123 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,123 miles
    Test number
    241405948191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,703 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,703 miles
    Test number
    599559986117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,219 miles (+24,987)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,219 miles
    Test number
    604193228319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,232 miles (+5,759)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,232 miles
    Test number
    669848876549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,473 miles (+7,851)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    406472364192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions to clean to register
  13. Pass84,622 miles (+22,480)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,622 miles
    Test number
    799211213362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,142 miles
    Test number
    286828012368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 SHX

Does L8 SHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SHX is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SHX?
The MOT on L8 SHX is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SHX done?
L8 SHX was recorded at 159,557 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,227 miles a year.
Has L8 SHX ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 SHX has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 SHX 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 SHX find?
L8 SHX passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms back bushes; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms back bushes, and 3 more.

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