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Audi A8

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

885 REMOT history

885 RE is a grey diesel Audi A8 first used on 7 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,509 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
885 RE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

885 RE was last recorded at 101,509 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 4,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,408 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,101 miles
Average per year
6,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,509 miles
  • 2025 – 97,408 miles
  • 2024 – 91,959 miles
  • 2023 – 88,250 miles
  • 2022 – 85,035 miles
  • 2021 – 80,325 miles
  • 2020 – 77,680 miles
  • 2019 – 73,020 miles
  • 2018 – 66,164 miles
  • 2017 – 61,016 miles
  • 2016 – 55,968 miles
  • 2014 – 45,648 miles
  • 2013 – 27,223 miles
  • 2012 – 3,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,509 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,509 miles (+4,101)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,509 miles
    Test number
    707023427000
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass97,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,408 miles
    Test number
    731491420618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail97,408 miles (+5,449)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,408 miles
    Test number
    317255493764
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,959 miles (+3,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,959 miles
    Test number
    635187581862
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,250 miles (+3,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,250 miles
    Test number
    243262061666
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,035 miles (+4,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    928414243681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,325 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,325 miles
    Test number
    243726695147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,318 miles (+2,638)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    247343624267
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,680 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    620667232868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,020 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,020 miles
    Test number
    499864888185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,164 miles (+5,148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,164 miles
    Test number
    731723768860
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass61,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    927265827475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,016 miles (+5,048)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    559466523902
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass55,968 miles (+10,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,968 miles
    Test number
    997237261473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,648 miles (+18,425)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,648 miles
    Test number
    777491634244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,223 miles
    Test number
    395023103251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,223 miles (+23,985)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,223 miles
    Test number
    187013203289
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass3,238 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    3,238 miles
    Test number
    309131102239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,844 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    2,844 miles
    Test number
    417967962193
    • NoteEmisson levels excessively low machine unable to record results

Questions about 885 RE

What vehicle is registration 885 RE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 885 RE on a grey diesel Audi A8 first used on 7 Jan 2009. 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 885 RE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 885 RE is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 885 RE?
The MOT on 885 RE is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 885 RE done?
885 RE was recorded at 101,509 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,987 miles a year.
Has 885 RE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 885 RE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 885 RE 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 885 RE find?
885 RE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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