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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S8 DDNMOT history

S8 DDN is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 15 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 211,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

S8 DDN grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
211,350 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DDN was last recorded at 211,350 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 12,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,923 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,427 miles
Average per year
13,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,350 miles
  • 2025 – 198,923 miles
  • 2024 – 189,735 miles
  • 2023 – 182,449 miles
  • 2022 – 177,577 miles
  • 2021 – 173,600 miles
  • 2020 – 170,733 miles
  • 2019 – 151,401 miles
  • 2018 – 127,251 miles
  • 2017 – 99,827 miles
  • 2016 – 73,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,350 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm center bush. ( shock housing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,350 miles (+12,427)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    211,350 miles
    Test number
    998352672267
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm center bush. ( shock housing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,923 miles (+9,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    198,923 miles
    Test number
    205685181941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass189,735 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    189,735 miles
    Test number
    930576136877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    182,449 miles
    Test number
    639386058477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail182,449 miles (+4,872)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,449 miles
    Test number
    510836158634
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,577 miles
    Test number
    356695478052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail177,577 miles (+3,977)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,577 miles
    Test number
    542824686470
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass173,600 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    173,600 miles
    Test number
    817028004493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail173,541 miles (+2,808)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,541 miles
    Test number
    411936457800
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass170,733 miles (+19,332)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,733 miles
    Test number
    378244695998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak on gearbox and undertray

  11. Pass151,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,401 miles
    Test number
    615884533160
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail151,401 miles (+24,150)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,401 miles
    Test number
    392650989036
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass127,251 miles (+27,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,251 miles
    Test number
    102498981758
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Pass99,827 miles (+26,148)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    267208361021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    807367924909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail73,679 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    475868210227
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 DDN

Does S8 DDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DDN is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 DDN?
The MOT on S8 DDN is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 DDN done?
S8 DDN was recorded at 211,350 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 13,583 miles a year.
Has S8 DDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DDN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 DDN 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 DDN find?
S8 DDN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint rubber; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm center bush. ( shock housing ); offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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