Audi A5
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,968 cc
S8 GAUMOT history
S8 GAU is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 1 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 123,163 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 GAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 GAU was last recorded at 123,163 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,025 miles · 9 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,138 miles
- Average per year
- 7,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 123,163 miles
- 2024 – 120,025 miles
- 2023 – 114,962 miles
- 2022 – 111,291 miles
- 2021 – 106,835 miles
- 2020 – 101,649 miles
- 2019 – 92,878 miles
- 2018 – 85,945 miles
- 2017 – 78,509 miles
- 2016 – 68,445 miles
- 2015 – 61,680 miles
- 2013 – 54,601 miles
- 2012 – 27,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,163 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,163 miles (+3,138)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 123,163 miles
- Test number
- 764893467509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,025 miles (+5,063)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 120,025 miles
- Test number
- 616428028454
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass114,962 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 114,962 miles
- Test number
- 244323955861
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail114,962 miles (+3,671)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,962 miles
- Test number
- 203295454512
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,291 miles (+4,456)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 111,291 miles
- Test number
- 956009403118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 106,835 miles
- Test number
- 632653701146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,835 miles (+5,186)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,835 miles
- Test number
- 791851186673
- 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass101,649 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 101,649 miles
- Test number
- 844627792957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail101,649 miles (+8,771)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,649 miles
- Test number
- 729395243893
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass92,878 miles (+6,933)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,878 miles
- Test number
- 235403377206
- 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))
Pass85,945 miles (+7,436)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,945 miles
- Test number
- 107570214827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 78,509 miles
- Test number
- 335431950403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,509 miles (+10,064)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,509 miles
- Test number
- 104275864414
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass68,445 miles (+6,765)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 68,445 miles
- Test number
- 422718106867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,680 miles (+7,079)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 61,680 miles
- Test number
- 798978035123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,601 miles (+27,305)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 54,601 miles
- Test number
- 326710933301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,296 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 27,296 miles
- Test number
- 616204312319
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about S8 GAU
- Does S8 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GAU is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S8 GAU?
- The MOT on S8 GAU is valid until 20 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 GAU done?
- S8 GAU was recorded at 123,163 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 7,362 miles a year.
- Has S8 GAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 GAU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on S8 GAU 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 GAU find?
- S8 GAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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