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Audi A5

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

Y8 HHSMOT history

Y8 HHS is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 338,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

Y8 HHS blue Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
338,012 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
21,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 HHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 HHS was last recorded at 338,012 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 28,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2024: 283,305 miles, lower than 288,041 miles on 12 Nov 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
309,134 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
28,878 miles
Average per year
21,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 338,012 miles
  • 2025 – 309,134 miles
  • 2024 – 283,328 miles
  • 2023 – 237,369 miles
  • 2022 – 202,326 miles
  • 2021 – 159,218 miles
  • 2020 – 138,546 miles
  • 2019 – 129,213 miles
  • 2018 – 120,617 miles
  • 2017 – 112,935 miles
  • 2016 – 108,372 miles
  • 2015 – 90,032 miles
  • 2014 – 83,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass338,012 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip at offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust silencer heatshield loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass338,012 miles (+28,878)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    338,012 miles
    Test number
    434715210957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass309,134 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    309,134 miles
    Test number
    259369783996
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail309,134 miles (+25,806)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,134 miles
    Test number
    243964998129
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass283,328 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    283,328 miles
    Test number
    548098377854
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip at offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heatshield loose.
  5. Fail283,305 miles (-4,736)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,305 miles
    Test number
    325934767132
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Not attached,lower (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working NSF and OSF (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip at offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSF headlamp slight movement at fixings.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heatshield loose.
  6. Fail288,041 miles (+50,672)2 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,041 miles
    Test number
    581522288087
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure
  7. Pass237,369 miles (+35,043)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    237,369 miles
    Test number
    288403512962
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass202,326 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    202,326 miles
    Test number
    732528281633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail202,072 miles (+42,854)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,072 miles
    Test number
    826695105053
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  10. Pass159,218 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,218 miles
    Test number
    876067911313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail159,191 miles (+20,645)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,191 miles
    Test number
    529153519747
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass138,546 miles (+9,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,546 miles
    Test number
    783400372675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass129,213 miles (+8,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,213 miles
    Test number
    631023989865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass120,617 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,617 miles
    Test number
    427177730545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,935 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,935 miles
    Test number
    748252573265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,372 miles (+18,340)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,372 miles
    Test number
    873924704026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,032 miles (+6,723)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,032 miles
    Test number
    900950251555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,309 miles
    Test number
    589635144382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 HHS

Does Y8 HHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 HHS is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 HHS?
The MOT on Y8 HHS is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 HHS done?
Y8 HHS was recorded at 338,012 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 21,895 miles a year.
Has Y8 HHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 HHS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 HHS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 HHS find?
Y8 HHS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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