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Audi A8

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 4,172 cc

K90 KLEMOT history

K90 KLE is a blue diesel Audi A8 first used on 16 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
169,083 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 KLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 KLE was last recorded at 169,083 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,317 miles · 5 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
766 miles
Average per year
3,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 169,083 miles
  • 2020 – 168,317 miles
  • 2019 – 157,940 miles
  • 2017 – 148,266 miles
  • 2016 – 146,458 miles
  • 2015 – 144,401 miles
  • 2014 – 143,402 miles
  • 2013 – 142,575 miles
  • 2012 – 138,961 miles
  • 2011 – 135,012 miles
  • 2010 – 130,517 miles
  • 2009 – 127,210 miles
  • 2008 – 123,172 miles
  • 2007 – 115,695 miles
  • 2006 – 110,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,083 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front wipers very slow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,083 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,083 miles
    Test number
    524876207346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,317 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    168,317 miles
    Test number
    471212783009
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers very slow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens has minor crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diff output shafts (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryWheels and tyres fitted, smaller than factory fitment

  3. Fail168,317 miles (+10,377)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,317 miles
    Test number
    927243085406
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers very slow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens has minor crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diff output shafts (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryWheels and tyres fitted, smaller than factory fitment

  4. Pass157,940 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    157,940 miles
    Test number
    977739385730
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to calipers, front to rear etc. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Autobox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThermostat not functioning correctly.

  5. Fail157,940 miles (+9,674)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,940 miles
    Test number
    439430206159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to calipers, front to rear etc. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Autobox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThermostat not functioning correctly.

  6. Pass148,266 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    148,266 miles
    Test number
    875027316795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,260 miles (+1,802)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,260 miles
    Test number
    965796198978
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass146,458 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,458 miles
    Test number
    815469334379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,401 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,401 miles
    Test number
    147466799829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,402 miles (+827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,402 miles
    Test number
    926797744252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass142,575 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    142,575 miles
    Test number
    819234353279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,961 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    138,961 miles
    Test number
    199626392023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront brake disc,s worn

  13. Fail138,961 miles (+3,949)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,961 miles
    Test number
    699505392066
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront brake disc,s worn

  14. Pass135,012 miles (+4)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    135,012 miles
    Test number
    147369551458
    • NoteBoth front shock lower mounts deteriorated
    • NoteBoth front upper rearmost tie rod bushes deteriorated
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  15. Fail135,008 miles (+4,491)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,008 miles
    Test number
    727616051012
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front shock lower mounts deteriorated
    • NoteBoth front upper rearmost tie rod bushes deteriorated
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  16. Pass130,517 miles (+3,307)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    130,517 miles
    Test number
    884954050056
    • NoteBrake pad light on but pads seem ok
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass127,210 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    127,210 miles
    Test number
    171087859495
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NotePad light on

  18. Fail127,210 miles (+4,038)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,210 miles
    Test number
    730917659036
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass123,172 miles (+7,477)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    123,172 miles
    Test number
    142626058066
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joints

  20. Pass115,695 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    115,695 miles
    Test number
    394384727090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,837 miles (+100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    484842746184
    • NoteN/s washer jet half blocked

  22. Fail110,737 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,737 miles
    Test number
    242969526131
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s washer jet half blocked

Questions about K90 KLE

Does K90 KLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K90 KLE expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K90 KLE?
The MOT on K90 KLE expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K90 KLE done?
K90 KLE was recorded at 169,083 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 3,754 miles a year.
Has K90 KLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 KLE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on K90 KLE 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 K90 KLE find?
K90 KLE passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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