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Audi A8

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,967 cc

T5 GXLMOT history

T5 GXL is a silver diesel Audi A8 first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
169,789 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GXL was last recorded at 169,789 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 1,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
168,449 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,340 miles
Average per year
7,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,789 miles
  • 2024 – 168,449 miles
  • 2022 – 166,926 miles
  • 2021 – 163,008 miles
  • 2020 – 160,248 miles
  • 2019 – 154,651 miles
  • 2018 – 144,102 miles
  • 2016 – 130,027 miles
  • 2015 – 115,008 miles
  • 2014 – 109,229 miles
  • 2013 – 99,281 miles
  • 2012 – 82,072 miles
  • 2011 – 72,317 miles
  • 2009 – 55,623 miles
  • 2008 – 42,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,789 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear 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

18 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,789 miles (+1,340)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    169,789 miles
    Test number
    153474482103
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,449 miles (+1,523)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,449 miles
    Test number
    601788953355
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front axle rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has a lot of travel

  3. Pass166,926 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,926 miles
    Test number
    509645273063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    163,008 miles
    Test number
    980872007117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished on inner wall

  5. Fail163,008 miles (+2,760)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,008 miles
    Test number
    749815785417
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished on inner wall

  6. Pass160,248 miles (+5,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,248 miles
    Test number
    655955561757
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass154,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    154,651 miles
    Test number
    329323718505
    • AdvisoryFootbrake pedal; has quite a long travel

  8. Fail154,639 miles (+10,537)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,639 miles
    Test number
    186433703362
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFootbrake pedal; has quite a long travel

  9. Pass144,102 miles (+14,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,102 miles
    Test number
    814498815994
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components.

  10. Pass130,027 miles (+15,019)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,027 miles
    Test number
    403637528963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,008 miles (+5,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,008 miles
    Test number
    392559507380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass109,229 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,229 miles
    Test number
    716677414375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,281 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    168588483270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,311 miles (+9,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,311 miles
    Test number
    828501633000
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass82,072 miles (+9,755)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,072 miles
    Test number
    469176022036
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges
    • NoteFront wipers smeary

  16. Pass72,317 miles (+16,694)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,317 miles
    Test number
    137046751080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,623 miles (+12,630)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,623 miles
    Test number
    632602399279
    • NoteBoth front and n/s/r tyres worn on edges below 1.6mm but are stepped tread pattern not tread depth so not RFR. not showing cords at time of test

  18. Pass42,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,993 miles
    Test number
    603177988241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 GXL

Does T5 GXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GXL is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 GXL?
The MOT on T5 GXL is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GXL done?
T5 GXL was recorded at 169,789 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,375 miles a year.
Has T5 GXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GXL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 GXL 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 T5 GXL find?
T5 GXL passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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