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Audi A5

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

S8 SOAMOT history

S8 SOA is a silver petrol Audi A5 first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

S8 SOA silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,036 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SOA was last recorded at 99,036 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 9,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,471 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,565 miles
Average per year
6,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,036 miles
  • 2025 – 89,471 miles
  • 2024 – 80,419 miles
  • 2023 – 73,518 miles
  • 2022 – 66,284 miles
  • 2021 – 60,933 miles
  • 2020 – 56,465 miles
  • 2019 – 52,518 miles
  • 2018 – 48,700 miles
  • 2017 – 42,841 miles
  • 2016 – 32,113 miles
  • 2015 – 24,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,036 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (x2 arms each side ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,036 miles (+9,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,036 miles
    Test number
    727908106848
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (x2 arms each side ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,471 miles (+9,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    810587593907
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper[x2 arms each side] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,419 miles (+6,901)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,419 miles
    Test number
    689162138084
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper[x2 bushes each side] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve clamp broken
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp cracked[not affecting aim]

  4. Pass73,518 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,518 miles
    Test number
    658611759228
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

  5. Fail73,518 miles (+7,234)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,518 miles
    Test number
    881075614369
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

  6. Pass66,284 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,284 miles
    Test number
    205971449418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,933 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,933 miles
    Test number
    138176610641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,465 miles (+3,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,465 miles
    Test number
    145138241889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,518 miles (+3,818)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,518 miles
    Test number
    799756207411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,700 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,700 miles
    Test number
    258245933214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,841 miles (+10,728)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,841 miles
    Test number
    761003021057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,113 miles (+7,506)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,113 miles
    Test number
    573284276310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,607 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,607 miles
    Test number
    535476765116
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

Questions about S8 SOA

Does S8 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SOA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 SOA?
The MOT on S8 SOA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 SOA done?
S8 SOA was recorded at 99,036 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 6,568 miles a year.
Has S8 SOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SOA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 SOA 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 SOA find?
S8 SOA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (x2 arms each side ); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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