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Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,936 cc

K66 MSLMOT history

K66 MSL is a blue diesel Audi A8 first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2025
Mileage
172,161 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K66 MSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,936 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K66 MSL was last recorded at 172,161 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 8,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2011: 40,488 miles, lower than 45,721 miles on 31 Mar 2010.
  • 5 Apr 2014: 61,832 miles, lower than 61,927 miles on 20 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,574 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8,587 miles
Average per year
8,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,161 miles
  • 2023 – 163,574 miles
  • 2021 – 153,474 miles
  • 2019 – 125,188 miles
  • 2018 – 117,521 miles
  • 2017 – 110,281 miles
  • 2016 – 91,494 miles
  • 2015 – 75,400 miles
  • 2014 – 61,832 miles
  • 2013 – 59,789 miles
  • 2012 – 54,073 miles
  • 2011 – 40,488 miles
  • 2010 – 45,721 miles
  • 2009 – 43,275 miles
  • 2008 – 35,901 miles
  • 2007 – 27,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,161 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • All 4 tyre valves perrished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear tyres getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,161 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,161 miles
    Test number
    383030160080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail172,158 miles (+8,584)2 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,158 miles
    Test number
    513657645707
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSuspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,574 miles (+10,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,574 miles
    Test number
    917112102008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,474 miles (+16,726)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,474 miles
    Test number
    781142612695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,748 miles (+11,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,748 miles
    Test number
    443830654773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,188 miles (+7,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,188 miles
    Test number
    516160774599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,521 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,521 miles
    Test number
    459461601158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,281 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,281 miles
    Test number
    819018802247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front door lower outer trim missing
    • AdvisoryOffside lower side skirt front section damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door lower outer trim missing

  9. Fail110,281 miles (+18,787)2 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,281 miles
    Test number
    292155418294
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre rubber valve cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front door lower outer trim missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre rubber valve cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside lower side skirt front section damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door lower outer trim missing

  10. Pass91,494 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,494 miles
    Test number
    733675753220
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves perrished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low

  11. Fail91,425 miles (+16,025)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,425 miles
    Test number
    903543456410
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves perrished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low

  12. Pass75,400 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    795681705154
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail75,400 miles (+13,568)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    507180305193
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass61,832 miles (-95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    297875894010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail61,927 miles (+2,138)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    567359374014
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass59,789 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,789 miles
    Test number
    395845093035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,073 miles (+13,585)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    146919982070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,488 miles
    Test number
    238911391010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,488 miles (-5,233)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,488 miles
    Test number
    176621291092
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass45,721 miles (+2,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    684160490000
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass43,275 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,275 miles
    Test number
    322357479068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,901 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    821958988075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,681 miles
    Test number
    154638587069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K66 MSL

Does K66 MSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K66 MSL expired on 16 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K66 MSL?
The MOT on K66 MSL expired on 16 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K66 MSL done?
K66 MSL was recorded at 172,161 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 8,517 miles a year.
Has K66 MSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K66 MSL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K66 MSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K66 MSL find?
K66 MSL passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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