
Audi A5
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,698 cc
LD08 DCXMOT history
LD08 DCX is a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,502 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 115,502 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,728 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 DCX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,698 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 DCX was last recorded at 115,502 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 7,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,182 miles · 25 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,320 miles
- Average per year
- 5,728 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,502 miles
- 2025 – 108,182 miles
- 2024 – 101,200 miles
- 2023 – 98,193 miles
- 2022 – 92,656 miles
- 2021 – 87,603 miles
- 2020 – 82,795 miles
- 2019 – 75,593 miles
- 2018 – 68,767 miles
- 2017 – 62,681 miles
- 2016 – 56,801 miles
- 2015 – 50,727 miles
- 2014 – 47,045 miles
- 2013 – 42,064 miles
- 2012 – 34,406 miles
- 2011 – 29,004 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Engine cover fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 8 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,502 miles (+7,320)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 115,502 miles
- Test number
- 631531214400
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass108,182 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 108,182 miles
- Test number
- 582413896464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,182 miles (+6,982)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,182 miles
- Test number
- 271882236603
- DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,200 miles (+3,007)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 101,200 miles
- Test number
- 812098517885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,193 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 98,193 miles
- Test number
- 228124103436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,192 miles (+5,536)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,192 miles
- Test number
- 155316342556
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front of pai,r joint in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass92,656 miles (+5,053)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 92,656 miles
- Test number
- 137405913779
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall split/damaged to the limit 245 40 18 WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,603 miles (+4,808)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 87,603 miles
- Test number
- 431880023250
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve joint deteriorated and is leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre sleeve joint deteriorated exhaust insecure to limits (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint mounted in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,795 miles (+7,202)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 82,795 miles
- Test number
- 516720363487
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded badly but system/joint still secure at time of test.
- AdvisoryNearside front lower arm (front of pair) outer ball joint worn/has play nearing limit
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre has slight ridge/damage on inner sidewall (possible run under-inflated at some point.
- AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
Pass75,593 miles (+6,826)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,593 miles
- Test number
- 334220904584
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded and one has broken
- AdvisoryFront brake pads nearing wear limits
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber is starting to leak and appears to be weak
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing near to the legal wear limits. Tyre has also worn smooth on the inner shoulder area
- AdvisoryRear brake pads are wearing low
Pass68,767 miles (+6,086)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 68,767 miles
- Test number
- 670840638334
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,681 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 62,681 miles
- Test number
- 609840742695
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail62,678 miles (+5,877)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,678 miles
- Test number
- 957780956543
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass56,801 miles (+6,074)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 56,801 miles
- Test number
- 178774018500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wall cut deep
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass50,727 miles (+3,682)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 50,727 miles
- Test number
- 597712045042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,045 miles (+4,981)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 47,045 miles
- Test number
- 639216064005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,064 miles (+7,658)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,064 miles
- Test number
- 426477563015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,406 miles (+5,402)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 34,406 miles
- Test number
- 988420142097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,004 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 29,004 miles
- Test number
- 319179331098
- NoteAdvise slight damage to offside front tyre
Questions about LD08 DCX
- Does LD08 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DCX is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 DCX?
- The MOT on LD08 DCX is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 DCX done?
- LD08 DCX was recorded at 115,502 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,728 miles a year.
- Has LD08 DCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 DCX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD08 DCX 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 LD08 DCX find?
- LD08 DCX passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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