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Audi A8

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,697 cc

10 DFRMOT history

10 DFR is a green petrol Audi A8 first used on 25 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,798 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
10 DFR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,697 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

10 DFR was last recorded at 167,798 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,021 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
777 miles
Average per year
4,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,798 miles
  • 2025 – 167,021 miles
  • 2024 – 166,930 miles
  • 2023 – 165,803 miles
  • 2022 – 165,717 miles
  • 2021 – 165,480 miles
  • 2019 – 162,713 miles
  • 2018 – 159,799 miles
  • 2017 – 156,286 miles
  • 2016 – 152,907 miles
  • 2015 – 149,431 miles
  • 2013 – 149,326 miles
  • 2012 – 141,601 miles
  • 2011 – 133,230 miles
  • 2010 – 132,248 miles
  • 2009 – 123,739 miles
  • 2008 – 110,940 miles
  • 2007 – 98,997 miles
  • 2006 – 86,546 miles
  • 2005 – 74,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,798 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake only just met the measured requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,798 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,798 miles
    Test number
    230444965463
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,021 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    167,021 miles
    Test number
    635617351342
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ONE N/S/F AND ONE O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryONE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE JOINT SLIGHTLY CORRODED N/S/R

  3. Pass166,930 miles (+1,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    166,930 miles
    Test number
    393174465008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass165,803 miles (+86)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,803 miles
    Test number
    310101805162
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the measured requirements

  5. Pass165,717 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    165,717 miles
    Test number
    548286871056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail165,698 miles (+218)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,698 miles
    Test number
    583367098803
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,480 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,480 miles
    Test number
    483540231877
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the measured requirements

  8. Fail165,453 miles (+2,740)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,453 miles
    Test number
    375339275990
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,713 miles (+2,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,713 miles
    Test number
    437272524738
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass159,799 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,799 miles
    Test number
    770311647084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,775 miles (+3,489)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,775 miles
    Test number
    526514752889
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass156,286 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    156,286 miles
    Test number
    375366103394
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail156,268 miles (+3,361)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,268 miles
    Test number
    304871118157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass152,907 miles (+3,476)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    152,907 miles
    Test number
    152080626158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass149,431 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,431 miles
    Test number
    337035115268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass149,326 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    149,326 miles
    Test number
    316174493482
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail149,311 miles (+7,710)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,311 miles
    Test number
    569879063135
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass141,601 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    141,601 miles
    Test number
    155908152426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass133,230 miles (+982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    133,230 miles
    Test number
    515045621009
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail132,248 miles (+8,509)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,248 miles
    Test number
    800853630331
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass123,739 miles (+12,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    123,739 miles
    Test number
    710575939321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail110,940 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    160036138363
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  23. Pass110,940 miles (+11,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    484006738451
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  24. Pass98,997 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    98,997 miles
    Test number
    612647237325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,462 miles (+11,916)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,462 miles
    Test number
    561163927367
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass86,546 miles (+11,552)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    461490416300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    74,994 miles
    Test number
    683297095287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 10 DFR

What vehicle is registration 10 DFR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 10 DFR on a green petrol Audi A8 first used on 25 Jun 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 10 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 10 DFR is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 10 DFR?
The MOT on 10 DFR is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 10 DFR done?
10 DFR was recorded at 167,798 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,543 miles a year.
Has 10 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 10 DFR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on 10 DFR 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 10 DFR find?
10 DFR passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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