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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.

LD08 DCX silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass115,502 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass101,200 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,200 miles
    Test number
    812098517885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,193 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,193 miles
    Test number
    228124103436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. Pass62,681 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    609840742695
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. Pass47,045 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,045 miles
    Test number
    639216064005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,064 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,064 miles
    Test number
    426477563015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,406 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    988420142097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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