Audi A5
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
S8 GCHMOT history
S8 GCH is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 18 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 125,563 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 125,563 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 GCH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 GCH was last recorded at 125,563 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 8,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,668 miles · 6 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,895 miles
- Average per year
- 9,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,563 miles
- 2025 – 116,668 miles
- 2024 – 108,456 miles
- 2023 – 100,546 miles
- 2022 – 93,950 miles
- 2021 – 88,626 miles
- 2020 – 82,964 miles
- 2019 – 77,149 miles
- 2018 – 61,502 miles
- 2017 – 48,263 miles
- 2016 – 40,510 miles
- 2015 – 28,747 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,563 miles
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,563 miles (+8,895)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 125,563 miles
- Test number
- 864647408931
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,668 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 116,668 miles
- Test number
- 549162558115
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Fail116,667 miles (+8,211)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,667 miles
- Test number
- 584252451510
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,456 miles (+7,910)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 108,456 miles
- Test number
- 616746941600
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,546 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 100,546 miles
- Test number
- 979287570516
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail100,546 miles (+6,596)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,546 miles
- Test number
- 418327774085
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,950 miles (+5,324)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 93,950 miles
- Test number
- 388037932858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,626 miles (+5,662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 88,626 miles
- Test number
- 922987728646
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,964 miles (+5,815)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 82,964 miles
- Test number
- 350262158871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,149 miles (+15,647)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 77,149 miles
- Test number
- 690713229227
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components.
Pass61,502 miles (+13,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 61,502 miles
- Test number
- 739711082589
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,263 miles (+7,753)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 48,263 miles
- Test number
- 970964662458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,510 miles (+11,763)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 40,510 miles
- Test number
- 241016431260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 28,747 miles
- Test number
- 288091265124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 GCH
- Does S8 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GCH is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 GCH?
- The MOT on S8 GCH is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 GCH done?
- S8 GCH was recorded at 125,563 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 9,003 miles a year.
- Has S8 GCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 GCH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S8 GCH 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 GCH find?
- S8 GCH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.
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