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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

S5 BDRMOT history

S5 BDR is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 224,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
224,560 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 BDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 BDR was last recorded at 224,560 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 3,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,227 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,333 miles
Average per year
7,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,560 miles
  • 2025 – 221,227 miles
  • 2024 – 218,284 miles
  • 2023 – 216,122 miles
  • 2022 – 214,234 miles
  • 2019 – 213,414 miles
  • 2018 – 212,139 miles
  • 2017 – 210,978 miles
  • 2015 – 208,172 miles
  • 2014 – 194,081 miles
  • 2013 – 183,013 miles
  • 2012 – 163,750 miles
  • 2011 – 147,158 miles
  • 2010 – 131,683 miles
  • 2009 – 117,423 miles
  • 2008 – 99,633 miles
  • 2007 – 88,362 miles
  • 2006 – 78,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,560 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,560 miles (+3,333)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    224,560 miles
    Test number
    529746563829
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass221,227 miles (+2,943)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    221,227 miles
    Test number
    827399631222
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked, BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded near inner sill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated, BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass218,284 miles (+2,162)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    218,284 miles
    Test number
    439793922217
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded near nearside rear inner sill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres lightly cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass216,122 miles (+1,888)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    216,122 miles
    Test number
    436078662697
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to disc condition (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes deteriorated cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (near nearside rear inner sill) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes deteriorated cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all tie rod bushes deteriorated cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass214,234 miles (+820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    214,234 miles
    Test number
    672129014215
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass213,414 miles (+1,275)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    213,414 miles
    Test number
    410165653212
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass212,139 miles (+1,161)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    212,139 miles
    Test number
    112170334286
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral slight blow at exhaust joining sleeves
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass210,978 miles (+2,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    210,978 miles
    Test number
    159937895374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass208,172 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    208,172 miles
    Test number
    649966140414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail208,171 miles (+6,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,171 miles
    Test number
    426869360543
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass202,020 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    202,020 miles
    Test number
    549295765075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail202,019 miles (+7,938)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,019 miles
    Test number
    215682965019
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass194,081 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    194,081 miles
    Test number
    798522024081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail193,892 miles (+10,879)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,892 miles
    Test number
    469617914036
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass183,013 miles (+19,263)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    183,013 miles
    Test number
    285639733046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass163,750 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    163,750 miles
    Test number
    206462032038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail163,428 miles (+16,270)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,428 miles
    Test number
    636777622004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass147,158 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    147,158 miles
    Test number
    277115941058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail146,535 miles (+14,852)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,535 miles
    Test number
    125297421496
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass131,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    131,683 miles
    Test number
    491335330030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail131,683 miles (+14,260)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,683 miles
    Test number
    843579120096
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail117,423 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    330203049095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass117,423 miles (+17,790)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    491863049088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,633 miles (+11,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    99,633 miles
    Test number
    631436218084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,362 miles (+9,642)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    88,362 miles
    Test number
    351159327073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    332487316098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 BDR

Does S5 BDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 BDR is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 BDR?
The MOT on S5 BDR is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 BDR done?
S5 BDR was recorded at 224,560 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 7,144 miles a year.
Has S5 BDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 BDR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on S5 BDR 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 S5 BDR find?
S5 BDR passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play, and 6 more.

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