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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,697 cc

L29 SUTMOT history

L29 SUT is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2024
Mileage
163,496 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,697 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SUT was last recorded at 163,496 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,496 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,496 miles
  • 2021 – 153,083 miles
  • 2020 – 152,522 miles
  • 2019 – 151,646 miles
  • 2018 – 149,948 miles
  • 2017 – 147,610 miles
  • 2016 – 145,074 miles
  • 2015 – 141,365 miles
  • 2014 – 136,161 miles
  • 2013 – 131,064 miles
  • 2012 – 118,284 miles
  • 2011 – 102,725 miles
  • 2010 – 86,292 miles
  • 2009 – 71,722 miles
  • 2008 – 57,932 miles
  • 2007 – 42,999 miles
  • 2006 – 27,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,496 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside front exhaust flexi blown slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front exhaust flexi damaged, been caught on ground

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Flexi(both) Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,496 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    163,496 miles
    Test number
    108130823848
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail163,496 miles (+10,413)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,496 miles
    Test number
    728904191070
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass153,083 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,083 miles
    Test number
    269561673856
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside front exhaust flexi blown slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust flexi damaged, been caught on ground

  4. Fail153,082 miles (+560)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,082 miles
    Test number
    798613369936
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery in boot insecure and not fitted into battery tray, also various batteries in boot compartment (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern from light (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended Offside and nearside rear seat belts not fully retracting (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside front exhaust flexi blown slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust flexi damaged, been caught on ground

  5. Pass152,522 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,522 miles
    Test number
    592167757674
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi(both) Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail152,522 miles (+876)4 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,522 miles
    Test number
    834572527326
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Warning Light On Dash Indicating Fault (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Battery Terminals (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi(both) Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,646 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,646 miles
    Test number
    194832487561
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail151,646 miles (+1,698)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,646 miles
    Test number
    142489234537
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass149,948 miles (+2,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,948 miles
    Test number
    888928061590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,610 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,610 miles
    Test number
    439366706291
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass145,074 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    145,074 miles
    Test number
    201231870547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    141,365 miles
    Test number
    485097315204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,365 miles (+5,204)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,365 miles
    Test number
    816065515289
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  14. Pass136,161 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,161 miles
    Test number
    808019784155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,064 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    131,064 miles
    Test number
    297092973156
    • 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)

  16. Fail131,060 miles (+12,776)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,060 miles
    Test number
    305049563126
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass118,284 miles (+15,559)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,284 miles
    Test number
    405951172183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  18. Pass102,725 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,725 miles
    Test number
    588124171155
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers are starting to smear

  19. Fail102,723 miles (+16,431)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,723 miles
    Test number
    897933571170
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers are starting to smear

  20. Pass86,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    330096970162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,292 miles (+14,570)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    342685970194
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass71,722 miles (+13,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    813899469106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass57,932 miles (+14,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,932 miles
    Test number
    182045578127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass42,999 miles (+15,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,999 miles
    Test number
    344186607265
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass27,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,075 miles
    Test number
    451032576036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L29 SUT

Does L29 SUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 SUT expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 SUT?
The MOT on L29 SUT expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 SUT done?
L29 SUT was recorded at 163,496 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 7,913 miles a year.
Has L29 SUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SUT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L29 SUT 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 L29 SUT find?
L29 SUT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os, and 1 more.

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