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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S8 XFFMOT history

S8 XFF is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 30 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

S8 XFF black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,963 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XFF was last recorded at 136,963 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 9,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,411 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,552 miles
Average per year
9,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,963 miles
  • 2025 – 127,411 miles
  • 2024 – 118,851 miles
  • 2023 – 109,342 miles
  • 2022 – 105,030 miles
  • 2021 – 99,702 miles
  • 2020 – 95,031 miles
  • 2019 – 82,086 miles
  • 2018 – 75,038 miles
  • 2017 – 59,194 miles
  • 2016 – 44,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,963 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,963 miles (+9,552)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,963 miles
    Test number
    213208076058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,411 miles
    Test number
    572680996758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail127,411 miles (+8,560)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,411 miles
    Test number
    273787839187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass118,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,851 miles
    Test number
    277392807151
    • 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))
  5. Fail118,851 miles (+9,509)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,851 miles
    Test number
    506472608381
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  6. Pass109,342 miles (+4,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,342 miles
    Test number
    183245401121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass105,030 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,030 miles
    Test number
    265405405298
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail105,030 miles (+5,328)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,030 miles
    Test number
    746156166851
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass99,702 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,702 miles
    Test number
    393675106103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,031 miles (+12,945)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,031 miles
    Test number
    283233450868
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges , tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass82,086 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,086 miles
    Test number
    700515620787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,038 miles (+15,844)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,038 miles
    Test number
    202322793985
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass59,194 miles (+14,965)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,194 miles
    Test number
    451783286642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  14. Pass44,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,229 miles
    Test number
    213406482303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S8 XFF

Does S8 XFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XFF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XFF?
The MOT on S8 XFF is valid until 2 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 XFF done?
S8 XFF was recorded at 136,963 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 9,915 miles a year.
Has S8 XFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XFF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 XFF 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 XFF find?
S8 XFF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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