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Audi A8

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 4,172 cc

L11 RKTMOT history

L11 RKT is a black petrol Audi A8 first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,682 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 RKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 RKT was last recorded at 124,682 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2009: 81,997 miles, lower than 114,598 miles on 21 Jul 2008.

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
123,179 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,503 miles
Average per year
2,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,682 miles
  • 2025 – 123,179 miles
  • 2024 – 120,113 miles
  • 2023 – 116,941 miles
  • 2022 – 114,438 miles
  • 2021 – 112,190 miles
  • 2020 – 109,990 miles
  • 2019 – 108,387 miles
  • 2018 – 106,141 miles
  • 2017 – 103,925 miles
  • 2016 – 101,509 miles
  • 2015 – 98,957 miles
  • 2014 – 96,149 miles
  • 2013 – 93,780 miles
  • 2012 – 91,727 miles
  • 2011 – 89,589 miles
  • 2010 – 86,275 miles
  • 2009 – 81,997 miles
  • 2008 – 114,598 miles
  • 2007 – 69,258 miles
  • 2006 – 64,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,682 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension rubbers perished

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • All rear suspension bushes perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,682 miles (+1,503)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    115804059935
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension rubbers perished

  2. Pass123,179 miles (+3,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,179 miles
    Test number
    117082333877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes perished

  3. Pass120,113 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,113 miles
    Test number
    437530252032
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes perished

  4. Fail120,106 miles (+3,165)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,106 miles
    Test number
    245762101439
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes perished

  5. Pass116,941 miles (+2,503)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,941 miles
    Test number
    628358914787
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,438 miles (+2,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,438 miles
    Test number
    707291976060
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,190 miles (+2,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,190 miles
    Test number
    152517006232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,990 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,990 miles
    Test number
    844631119609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail109,988 miles (+1,601)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    406723898324
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,387 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,387 miles
    Test number
    542848353286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,141 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,141 miles
    Test number
    121168358953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,925 miles (+2,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,925 miles
    Test number
    499793805215
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension bushes perished but no excessive movement

  13. Pass101,509 miles (+2,552)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,509 miles
    Test number
    411867919060
    • AdvisoryAirbag light doesn't illuminate indicating fault
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryDifferential seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Both differential bushes have play
    • AdvisoryTailgate doesn't shut but stays secure

  14. Pass98,957 miles (+2,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,957 miles
    Test number
    179434103811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail
    • AdvisoryBoot lock requires adjusting

  15. Pass96,149 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    338007144273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND CRACKING NO INNER CHORDS OR PLY VISIBLE
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail96,149 miles (+2,369)4 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    817337444214
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND CRACKING NO INNER CHORDS OR PLY VISIBLE
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass93,780 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,780 miles
    Test number
    346279143487
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTYRE WORN SLIGHTLY ON EDGES
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail93,780 miles (+2,053)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,780 miles
    Test number
    358519943465
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTYRE WORN SLIGHTLY ON EDGES
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass91,727 miles (+2,138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    247913442224
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Pass89,589 miles (+3,314)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,589 miles
    Test number
    368944941293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED

  21. Pass86,275 miles (+4,278)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    262842630238
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs poor condition

  22. Pass81,997 miles (-32,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,997 miles
    Test number
    620515929229
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass114,598 miles (+45,340)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    114,598 miles
    Test number
    332113508273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,258 miles (+4,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,258 miles
    Test number
    800027107278
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass64,495 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,495 miles
    Test number
    371476916288
    • 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)

  26. Fail64,480 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,480 miles
    Test number
    583218306295
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the edges

Questions about L11 RKT

Does L11 RKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 RKT is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 RKT?
The MOT on L11 RKT is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 RKT done?
L11 RKT was recorded at 124,682 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,980 miles a year.
Has L11 RKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 RKT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L11 RKT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L11 RKT find?
L11 RKT passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 3 more.

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