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Audi A5

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,967 cc

R8 TECMOT history

R8 TEC is a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 21 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 58,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

R8 TEC silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,716 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R8 TEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R8 TEC was last recorded at 58,716 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,436 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,280 miles
Average per year
4,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,716 miles
  • 2025 – 54,436 miles
  • 2024 – 48,394 miles
  • 2023 – 44,507 miles
  • 2022 – 36,432 miles
  • 2021 – 31,417 miles
  • 2020 – 28,512 miles
  • 2019 – 26,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,716 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also close to cord/ply exposure on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear, nearside rear tyre is also close to cord/ply exposure on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,716 miles (+4,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    301215765958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also close to cord/ply exposure on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear, nearside rear tyre is also close to cord/ply exposure on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass54,436 miles (+6,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,436 miles
    Test number
    650234211255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass48,394 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,394 miles
    Test number
    561014561915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,507 miles (+8,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    427481626303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,432 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    320194844263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,417 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    31,417 miles
    Test number
    235225911279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,512 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,512 miles
    Test number
    667180635105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail28,474 miles (+2,455)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,474 miles
    Test number
    550584267433
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass26,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,019 miles
    Test number
    815723515960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R8 TEC

Does R8 TEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TEC is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R8 TEC?
The MOT on R8 TEC is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R8 TEC done?
R8 TEC was recorded at 58,716 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,671 miles a year.
Has R8 TEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R8 TEC has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on R8 TEC 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 R8 TEC find?
R8 TEC passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also close to cord/ply exposure on inner edge; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear, nearside rear tyre is also close to cord/ply exposure on inner edge.

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