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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

V5 BDHMOT history

V5 BDH is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V5 BDH grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
99,259 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BDH was last recorded at 99,259 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 6,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,736 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,523 miles
Average per year
5,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,259 miles
  • 2025 – 92,736 miles
  • 2024 – 82,776 miles
  • 2023 – 76,408 miles
  • 2022 – 71,874 miles
  • 2021 – 68,792 miles
  • 2020 – 65,983 miles
  • 2019 – 60,564 miles
  • 2018 – 50,660 miles
  • 2017 – 45,086 miles
  • 2016 – 39,893 miles
  • 2015 – 34,587 miles
  • 2014 – 30,114 miles
  • 2013 – 26,009 miles
  • 2011 – 18,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,259 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil dry stain

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive large

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,259 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    99,259 miles
    Test number
    776848768810
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail99,259 miles (+6,523)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,259 miles
    Test number
    484751019735
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass92,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    622860429441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail92,736 miles (+9,960)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    332671934116
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass82,776 miles (+6,368)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    585327608895
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass76,408 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,408 miles
    Test number
    754528411333
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil dry stain (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive large (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail76,408 miles (+4,534)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,408 miles
    Test number
    761428770761
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil dry stain (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive large (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both coil spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass71,874 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,874 miles
    Test number
    969757093403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,792 miles (+2,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,792 miles
    Test number
    251464384540
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass65,983 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,983 miles
    Test number
    363846255428
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine
  11. Pass60,564 miles (+9,904)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,564 miles
    Test number
    138859577250
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass50,660 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,660 miles
    Test number
    378536709099
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of some components
  13. Fail50,654 miles (+1,040)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,654 miles
    Test number
    723001194632
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of some components
  14. Pass49,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    645638501260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,614 miles (+4,528)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    553392003534
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  16. Pass45,086 miles (+5,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,086 miles
    Test number
    172909560216
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass39,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,893 miles
    Test number
    389654821866
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  18. Fail39,893 miles (+5,306)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,893 miles
    Test number
    420614728615
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  19. Pass34,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,587 miles
    Test number
    266299245180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,587 miles (+4,473)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,587 miles
    Test number
    105849945177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass30,114 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,114 miles
    Test number
    396018744178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,009 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,009 miles
    Test number
    109823963490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,198 miles
    Test number
    316352551274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,198 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,198 miles
    Test number
    585098241284
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about V5 BDH

Does V5 BDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BDH is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 BDH?
The MOT on V5 BDH is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 BDH done?
V5 BDH was recorded at 99,259 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,367 miles a year.
Has V5 BDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BDH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 BDH 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 V5 BDH find?
V5 BDH passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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