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Audi Q5

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S8 BHOMOT history

S8 BHO is a blue diesel Audi Q5 first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 94,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

S8 BHO blue Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,405 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 BHO was last recorded at 94,405 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 6,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,440 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,965 miles
Average per year
6,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,405 miles
  • 2025 – 87,440 miles
  • 2024 – 80,876 miles
  • 2023 – 75,317 miles
  • 2022 – 64,997 miles
  • 2021 – 58,079 miles
  • 2020 – 53,604 miles
  • 2019 – 48,026 miles
  • 2018 – 42,776 miles
  • 2017 – 36,581 miles
  • 2016 – 30,489 miles
  • 2015 – 21,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,405 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,405 miles (+6,965)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,405 miles
    Test number
    496244540109
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. Pass87,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,440 miles
    Test number
    506702413194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail87,440 miles (+6,564)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,440 miles
    Test number
    404891290577
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana shape arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    977176098457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,876 miles (+5,559)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    266119619102
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass75,317 miles (+10,320)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,317 miles
    Test number
    839453607919
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass64,997 miles (+6,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,997 miles
    Test number
    863189616976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass58,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,079 miles
    Test number
    407357476175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,079 miles (+4,475)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,079 miles
    Test number
    110065423033
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass53,604 miles (+5,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    800186050329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass48,026 miles (+5,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,026 miles
    Test number
    154411915566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass42,776 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,776 miles
    Test number
    847282333109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,581 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,581 miles
    Test number
    983579975396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,489 miles (+8,695)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,489 miles
    Test number
    747910807807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,794 miles
    Test number
    649877655096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BHO

Does S8 BHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BHO is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 BHO?
The MOT on S8 BHO is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BHO done?
S8 BHO was recorded at 94,405 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 6,224 miles a year.
Has S8 BHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BHO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 BHO 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 S8 BHO find?
S8 BHO failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.

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