Audi A4
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
C8 VEMMOT history
C8 VEM is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,912 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 May 2027
- Mileage
- 178,912 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 VEM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 VEM was last recorded at 178,912 miles on 1 May 2026, 10,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Sept 2013: 11,793 miles, lower than 107,856 miles on 5 Mar 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 168,515 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,397 miles
- Average per year
- 7,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,912 miles
- 2025 – 168,515 miles
- 2024 – 166,534 miles
- 2023 – 163,852 miles
- 2020 – 163,575 miles
- 2019 – 158,112 miles
- 2018 – 150,772 miles
- 2016 – 148,990 miles
- 2015 – 144,806 miles
- 2014 – 125,961 miles
- 2013 – 11,793 miles
- 2012 – 95,027 miles
- 2011 – 86,109 miles
- 2010 – 74,973 miles
- 2009 – 61,189 miles
- 2008 – 44,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,912 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,912 miles (+10,397)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2027
- Odometer
- 178,912 miles
- Test number
- 436929782631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,515 miles (+1,981)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 168,515 miles
- Test number
- 148540371069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,534 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 166,534 miles
- Test number
- 919932295342
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail166,534 miles (+2,682)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,534 miles
- Test number
- 543411708760
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,852 miles (+277)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 163,852 miles
- Test number
- 897605454150
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass163,575 miles (+5,463)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 163,575 miles
- Test number
- 813157814150
- AdvisoryNearside Rear cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
Pass158,112 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 158,112 miles
- Test number
- 721969319265
- AdvisoryNearside Rear signs of over heating to brake disc
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight cracks to tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel becoming stiff to turn
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight roughness from wheel when rotated
- AdvisorySteering noisy on full lock
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Fail158,112 miles (+6)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,112 miles
- Test number
- 264675803845
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear signs of over heating to brake disc
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight cracks to tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel becoming stiff to turn
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight roughness from wheel when rotated
- AdvisorySteering noisy on full lock
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Fail158,106 miles (+5)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,106 miles
- Test number
- 327909433068
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and center section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge and slight perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail158,101 miles (+7,329)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,101 miles
- Test number
- 449474919548
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb may be fitted wrong. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise engine noisy.
- AdvisoryAdvise reverse light inoperative.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brakes bakes binding slightly.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass150,772 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 150,772 miles
- Test number
- 240688512415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,770 miles (+1,780)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,770 miles
- Test number
- 247838670391
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass148,990 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 148,990 miles
- Test number
- 766338255083
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOsf tyre cracking on side wall
Fail148,964 miles (+4,158)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,964 miles
- Test number
- 595574317277
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass144,806 miles (+18,845)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 144,806 miles
- Test number
- 653282888219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,961 miles (+114,168)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 125,961 miles
- Test number
- 197107514230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass11,793 miles (-96,063)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 11,793 miles
- Test number
- 309918543431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,856 miles (+12,829)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 107,856 miles
- Test number
- 609044663013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,027 miles (+8,918)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 95,027 miles
- Test number
- 215779552029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,109 miles (+11,136)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 86,109 miles
- Test number
- 159706261012
- NoteRear tyres wearing inner edge
Pass74,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 74,973 miles
- Test number
- 580258210197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,973 miles (+13,784)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,973 miles
- Test number
- 950277510121
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass61,189 miles (+16,363)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 61,189 miles
- Test number
- 123819919151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 44,826 miles
- Test number
- 244263818125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,826 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,826 miles
- Test number
- 332473118125
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about C8 VEM
- Does C8 VEM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VEM is valid until 16 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 VEM?
- The MOT on C8 VEM is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 VEM done?
- C8 VEM was recorded at 178,912 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
- Has C8 VEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 VEM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on C8 VEM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 VEM find?
- C8 VEM passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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