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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

Y8 SPXMOT history

Y8 SPX is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 12 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 151,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

Y8 SPX black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
151,160 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 SPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 SPX was last recorded at 151,160 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 15,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,394 miles · 26 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
15,766 miles
Average per year
9,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,160 miles
  • 2022 – 135,394 miles
  • 2021 – 131,540 miles
  • 2020 – 128,160 miles
  • 2019 – 121,471 miles
  • 2018 – 114,297 miles
  • 2017 – 98,804 miles
  • 2016 – 81,177 miles
  • 2015 – 69,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,160 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper/Splitter cracked and split
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch liner half missing
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,160 miles (+15,766)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,160 miles
    Test number
    789691738316
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper/Splitter cracked and split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch liner half missing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

  2. Pass135,394 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,394 miles
    Test number
    362188482176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,540 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,540 miles
    Test number
    222419828077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail131,512 miles (+3,352)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,512 miles
    Test number
    427643589408
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,160 miles (+6,689)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    128,160 miles
    Test number
    306121779473
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass121,471 miles (+7,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,471 miles
    Test number
    402816682777
    • 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))

  7. Pass114,297 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,297 miles
    Test number
    565215811538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,904 miles (+15,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,904 miles
    Test number
    284533260872
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  9. Pass98,804 miles (+17,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,804 miles
    Test number
    779541610996
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass81,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,177 miles
    Test number
    118421121506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,177 miles (+11,982)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,177 miles
    Test number
    473693127215
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass69,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    508295455010
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y8 SPX

Does Y8 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 SPX expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 SPX?
The MOT on Y8 SPX expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 SPX done?
Y8 SPX was recorded at 151,160 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 9,474 miles a year.
Has Y8 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 SPX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y8 SPX 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 Y8 SPX find?
Y8 SPX passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front bumper/splitter cracked and split; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage, and 3 more.

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