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Audi S5

White · Petrol · 2011 · 4,163 cc

S8 KBUMOT history

S8 KBU is a white petrol Audi S5 first used on 14 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S8 KBU white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,351 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 KBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 KBU was last recorded at 116,351 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,340 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,351 miles
  • 2025 – 110,626 miles
  • 2024 – 106,203 miles
  • 2023 – 101,858 miles
  • 2022 – 96,977 miles
  • 2021 – 92,669 miles
  • 2020 – 87,972 miles
  • 2019 – 80,174 miles
  • 2018 – 78,160 miles
  • 2017 – 63,067 miles
  • 2016 – 58,591 miles
  • 2015 – 52,840 miles
  • 2014 – 38,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,351 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,351 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,351 miles
    Test number
    348183853252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,340 miles (+5,714)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,340 miles
    Test number
    505150684006
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    590972047344
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,626 miles (+4,423)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    430644276039
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,203 miles
    Test number
    714180706734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  6. Fail106,203 miles (+4,345)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,203 miles
    Test number
    280234766824
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  7. Pass101,858 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,858 miles
    Test number
    814685020826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,977 miles
    Test number
    814919072393
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  9. Fail96,977 miles (+4,308)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,977 miles
    Test number
    839836867822
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  10. Pass92,669 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,669 miles
    Test number
    253852639481
    • 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 Front 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))
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  11. Fail92,669 miles (+4,697)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,669 miles
    Test number
    998082212722
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front 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))
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  12. Pass87,972 miles (+7,798)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    624143868754
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

  13. Pass80,174 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    975740631190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,160 miles (+15,093)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,160 miles
    Test number
    306173111540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,067 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    555073691838
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail62,991 miles (+4,400)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,991 miles
    Test number
    138339534393
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass58,591 miles (+5,751)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,591 miles
    Test number
    374319124987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,840 miles (+14,775)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    476779105093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,065 miles
    Test number
    367592504067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 KBU

Does S8 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 KBU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 KBU?
The MOT on S8 KBU is valid until 1 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 KBU done?
S8 KBU was recorded at 116,351 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,437 miles a year.
Has S8 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 KBU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 KBU 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 KBU find?
S8 KBU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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