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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S8 ETLMOT history

S8 ETL is a white diesel Audi Q5 first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

S8 ETL white Audi Q5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
153,423 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ETL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ETL was last recorded at 153,423 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 9,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,506 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,917 miles
Average per year
11,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,423 miles
  • 2025 – 143,506 miles
  • 2024 – 133,336 miles
  • 2023 – 122,770 miles
  • 2022 – 112,892 miles
  • 2021 – 103,874 miles
  • 2020 – 96,539 miles
  • 2019 – 84,679 miles
  • 2018 – 69,325 miles
  • 2017 – 56,776 miles
  • 2016 – 42,788 miles
  • 2015 – 28,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,423 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes (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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,423 miles (+9,917)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    153,423 miles
    Test number
    904515979337
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,506 miles (+10,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,506 miles
    Test number
    762619345018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass133,336 miles (+14)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,336 miles
    Test number
    441809243478
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,322 miles (+10,552)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,322 miles
    Test number
    630083679790
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,770 miles (+9,878)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    260462706504
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass112,892 miles (+9,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,892 miles
    Test number
    746259831908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,874 miles
    Test number
    902164955933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail103,874 miles (+7,335)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,874 miles
    Test number
    922015084946
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,539 miles (+11,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,539 miles
    Test number
    161177001682
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass84,679 miles (+15,354)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,679 miles
    Test number
    829645509189
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly worn inner + outer edges

  11. Pass69,325 miles (+12,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    581319635964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,776 miles
    Test number
    290656367651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,776 miles (+13,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,776 miles
    Test number
    472209067142
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  14. Pass42,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,788 miles
    Test number
    631367521716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracks in the tread

  15. Fail42,788 miles (+14,157)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,788 miles
    Test number
    834151888499
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracks in the tread
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking

  16. Pass28,631 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,631 miles
    Test number
    306948725107
    • NoteOffside front tyres worn on edges

Questions about S8 ETL

Does S8 ETL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ETL is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 ETL?
The MOT on S8 ETL is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 ETL done?
S8 ETL was recorded at 153,423 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 11,464 miles a year.
Has S8 ETL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ETL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 ETL 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 ETL find?
S8 ETL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm bushes; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes.

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