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Audi A5

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S8 SOBMOT history

S8 SOB is a silver diesel Audi A5 first used on 19 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

S8 SOB silver Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,281 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SOB was last recorded at 111,281 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 4,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,991 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,290 miles
Average per year
7,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,281 miles
  • 2025 – 106,991 miles
  • 2024 – 103,251 miles
  • 2023 – 95,737 miles
  • 2022 – 87,357 miles
  • 2021 – 76,183 miles
  • 2020 – 75,411 miles
  • 2019 – 72,415 miles
  • 2018 – 66,695 miles
  • 2017 – 61,949 miles
  • 2016 – 49,071 miles
  • 2015 – 38,074 miles
  • 2014 – 24,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,281 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,281 miles
    Test number
    649621425034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,281 miles
    Test number
    605179830207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,281 miles (+4,290)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,281 miles
    Test number
    552444655219
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass106,991 miles (+3,740)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,991 miles
    Test number
    134969795128
    • MinorOffside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass103,251 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,251 miles
    Test number
    727750419479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail103,251 miles (+7,514)3 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,251 miles
    Test number
    213963615312
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass95,737 miles (+8,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,737 miles
    Test number
    611963814450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  8. Pass87,357 miles (+11,174)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    300008686076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,183 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    319617362741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,411 miles (+2,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,411 miles
    Test number
    792692866731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,415 miles (+5,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    613505443856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,695 miles (+4,746)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    488652015153
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass61,949 miles (+3,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,949 miles
    Test number
    532718524306
    • AdvisoryLight chips on windscreen

  14. Pass58,607 miles (+9,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    626077859857
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped

  15. Pass49,071 miles (+10,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,071 miles
    Test number
    803513653884
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisorySlight leak from nearside rear shock

  16. Pass38,074 miles5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    849519415097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLow flow on emissions no readings
    • NoteSlight cracks on both rear tyres
    • NoteStone chips on screen
    • NoteUneven wear on o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

  17. Fail38,074 miles (+14,049)1 failure5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    556149115083
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLow flow on emissions no readings
    • NoteSlight cracks on both rear tyres
    • NoteStone chips on screen
    • NoteUneven wear on o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

  18. Pass24,025 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,025 miles
    Test number
    875525414032
    • NoteSmoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visble smoke).
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S8 SOB

Does S8 SOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SOB is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 SOB?
The MOT on S8 SOB is valid until 14 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 SOB done?
S8 SOB was recorded at 111,281 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,181 miles a year.
Has S8 SOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SOB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 SOB 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 SOB find?
S8 SOB passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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