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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 4,172 cc

KMC 230MOT history

KMC 230 is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
108,960 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KMC 230
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

KMC 230 was last recorded at 108,960 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,284 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,676 miles
Average per year
2,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,960 miles
  • 2024 – 105,284 miles
  • 2023 – 98,581 miles
  • 2022 – 91,239 miles
  • 2021 – 89,837 miles
  • 2020 – 89,004 miles
  • 2018 – 88,203 miles
  • 2017 – 87,026 miles
  • 2015 – 85,357 miles
  • 2013 – 83,785 miles
  • 2012 – 80,386 miles
  • 2011 – 76,052 miles
  • 2010 – 71,272 miles
  • 2009 – 67,456 miles
  • 2008 – 59,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,960 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAKS CONTAMINATING EXHAUSTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySUSPENSION WARNING LAMP ON DASH

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER 255/40/19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER 255/40/19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /GEARBOX UNDERTRAY TO BE REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • UNDERTRAY NOT FULLY SECURE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,960 miles (+3,676)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,960 miles
    Test number
    852537526377
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAKS CONTAMINATING EXHAUSTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION WARNING LAMP ON DASH
  2. Pass105,284 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,284 miles
    Test number
    440927392385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /GEARBOX UNDERTRAY TO BE REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAY NOT FULLY SECURE
  3. Fail105,283 miles (+6,702)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,283 miles
    Test number
    759485336152
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective OPAQUE AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective OPAQUE AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /GEARBOX UNDERTRAY TO BE REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAY NOT FULLY SECURE
  4. Pass98,581 miles (+7,342)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,581 miles
    Test number
    520081463355
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass91,239 miles (+1,402)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,239 miles
    Test number
    977712884472
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass89,837 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    683901472422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,004 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    306153567828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,203 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    495008780283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,026 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,026 miles
    Test number
    859627561401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,357 miles (+1,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,357 miles
    Test number
    716600525129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass83,785 miles (+3,399)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,785 miles
    Test number
    356035343413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth frint wiper blades deteriorated.
    • NoteEdge wear both front tyres
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped on inner surfaces,
  12. Pass80,386 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,386 miles
    Test number
    966358292185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,052 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,052 miles
    Test number
    647854991146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,272 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    941023970122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,456 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    782338479111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,174 miles
    Test number
    142494648125
    • 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)

Questions about KMC 230

What vehicle is registration KMC 230 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KMC 230 on a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 13 May 2005. 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 KMC 230 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KMC 230 expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KMC 230?
The MOT on KMC 230 expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KMC 230 done?
KMC 230 was recorded at 108,960 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,850 miles a year.
Has KMC 230 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KMC 230 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on KMC 230 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 KMC 230 find?
KMC 230 failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective, and 11 more.

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