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Audi S5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,163 cc

V8 LNUMOT history

V8 LNU is a black petrol Audi S5 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

V8 LNU black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,890 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LNU was last recorded at 89,890 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,446 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,444 miles
Average per year
4,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,890 miles
  • 2025 – 86,446 miles
  • 2023 – 84,479 miles
  • 2022 – 81,705 miles
  • 2021 – 77,732 miles
  • 2020 – 69,755 miles
  • 2019 – 60,687 miles
  • 2018 – 53,118 miles
  • 2017 – 51,852 miles
  • 2016 – 49,758 miles
  • 2015 – 44,539 miles
  • 2014 – 41,233 miles
  • 2013 – 37,376 miles
  • 2012 – 34,215 miles
  • 2011 – 23,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,890 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,890 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,890 miles
    Test number
    711949874659
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail89,890 miles (+3,444)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,890 miles
    Test number
    988719657680
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass86,446 miles (+1,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,446 miles
    Test number
    236760423997
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass84,479 miles (+2,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,479 miles
    Test number
    526056813884
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    210940009173
    • AdvisoryBlack tape on lower frontwindow screen nearside

  6. Fail81,705 miles (+3,973)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    676271513848
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBlack tape on lower frontwindow screen nearside

  7. Pass77,732 miles (+7,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,732 miles
    Test number
    154853540645
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,755 miles (+9,068)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,755 miles
    Test number
    455791748639
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass60,687 miles (+7,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,687 miles
    Test number
    312840067016
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass53,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,118 miles
    Test number
    633955936449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,118 miles (+1,266)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,118 miles
    Test number
    336783722430
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,852 miles (+2,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    350273927554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  13. Pass49,758 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,758 miles
    Test number
    513388543529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,284 miles (+4,745)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,284 miles
    Test number
    632604319064
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExtensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections
    • AdvisoryOversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

  15. Pass44,539 miles (+3,306)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,539 miles
    Test number
    977699125227
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass41,233 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    327696604490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,376 miles (+126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,376 miles
    Test number
    346018423269
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail37,250 miles (+3,035)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,250 miles
    Test number
    717471023231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass34,215 miles (+11,126)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,215 miles
    Test number
    736151222232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    497983081052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 LNU

Does V8 LNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LNU is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LNU?
The MOT on V8 LNU is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LNU done?
V8 LNU was recorded at 89,890 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,505 miles a year.
Has V8 LNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LNU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 LNU 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 V8 LNU find?
V8 LNU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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