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Audi A8

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,967 cc

702 ARTMOT history

702 ART is a black diesel Audi A8 first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

702 ART black Audi A8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,951 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
702 ART
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

702 ART was last recorded at 158,951 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,938 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
9,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,951 miles
  • 2025 – 151,628 miles
  • 2024 – 146,646 miles
  • 2022 – 139,237 miles
  • 2021 – 130,874 miles
  • 2020 – 116,028 miles
  • 2019 – 110,259 miles
  • 2018 – 102,211 miles
  • 2017 – 88,415 miles
  • 2016 – 69,965 miles
  • 2015 – 54,525 miles
  • 2014 – 37,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,951 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff bush worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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 Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front steering rack end slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,951 miles (+13)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,951 miles
    Test number
    958808274896
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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 Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail158,938 miles (+7,310)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,938 miles
    Test number
    776360508594
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,628 miles (+4,982)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    151,628 miles
    Test number
    102422389142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,646 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,646 miles
    Test number
    994616294321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering rack end slight play

  5. Fail146,646 miles (+7,409)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,646 miles
    Test number
    565131078024
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering rack end slight play

  6. Pass139,237 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,237 miles
    Test number
    142897936359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,199 miles (+8,325)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,199 miles
    Test number
    882289345593
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated

  8. Pass130,874 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,874 miles
    Test number
    692828732461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,139 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,139 miles
    Test number
    399944762889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,028 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,028 miles
    Test number
    881047976279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail116,020 miles (+5,761)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    876633161816
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass110,259 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,259 miles
    Test number
    453242861045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,211 miles (+13,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,211 miles
    Test number
    174621934551
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  14. Pass88,415 miles (+18,450)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,415 miles
    Test number
    281603374664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,965 miles (+15,440)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,965 miles
    Test number
    974602181765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,525 miles (+17,368)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,525 miles
    Test number
    756731875014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,157 miles
    Test number
    165195664029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 702 ART

What vehicle is registration 702 ART currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 702 ART on a black diesel Audi A8 first used on 18 Mar 2011. 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 702 ART currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 702 ART is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 702 ART?
The MOT on 702 ART is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 702 ART done?
702 ART was recorded at 158,951 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 9,883 miles a year.
Has 702 ART ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 702 ART has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on 702 ART 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 702 ART find?
702 ART passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 12 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bush; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged side wall, and 9 more.

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