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Audi A8

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 3,936 cc

L40 TEKMOT history

L40 TEK is a blue diesel Audi A8 first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
174,882 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 TEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,936 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 TEK was last recorded at 174,882 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 5,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,209 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,673 miles
Average per year
7,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,882 miles
  • 2024 – 169,209 miles
  • 2023 – 162,505 miles
  • 2022 – 156,945 miles
  • 2021 – 150,058 miles
  • 2020 – 145,416 miles
  • 2019 – 134,939 miles
  • 2018 – 126,926 miles
  • 2017 – 120,517 miles
  • 2016 – 113,488 miles
  • 2015 – 106,451 miles
  • 2014 – 98,584 miles
  • 2013 – 92,565 miles
  • 2012 – 86,970 miles
  • 2011 – 80,306 miles
  • 2010 – 70,987 miles
  • 2009 – 64,875 miles
  • 2008 – 57,508 miles
  • 2007 – 46,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,882 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,882 miles (+5,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    174,882 miles
    Test number
    775037410608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,209 miles (+6,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,209 miles
    Test number
    459406621041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,505 miles (+5,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,505 miles
    Test number
    393970567180
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass156,945 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,945 miles
    Test number
    858825077749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,058 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,058 miles
    Test number
    836070746346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,416 miles (+10,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,416 miles
    Test number
    899609438840
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass134,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,939 miles
    Test number
    701920626913
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  8. Fail134,939 miles (+8,013)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,939 miles
    Test number
    396532976211
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  9. Pass126,926 miles (+6,409)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,926 miles
    Test number
    918052446959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt catch covers damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine and sills and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever button damaged
    • AdvisorySlight lip to front discs

  10. Pass120,517 miles (+7,029)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,517 miles
    Test number
    579617265147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • DangerousBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWarning light illuminated on dash

  11. Pass113,488 miles (+7,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,488 miles
    Test number
    425367449422
    • AdvisoryLean burn emissions system
    • AdvisoryParking brake switch damaged

  12. Pass106,451 miles (+7,867)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,451 miles
    Test number
    605830845160
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSR jacking point missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass98,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,584 miles
    Test number
    435865554160
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail98,584 miles (+6,019)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,584 miles
    Test number
    207474554422
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass92,565 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,565 miles
    Test number
    348317953100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,970 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,970 miles
    Test number
    308658472131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,306 miles (+9,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,306 miles
    Test number
    975990431201
    • 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)

  18. Pass70,987 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,987 miles
    Test number
    220765790121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,875 miles (+7,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,875 miles
    Test number
    941533629291
    • 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)

  20. Pass57,508 miles (+10,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,508 miles
    Test number
    331719238210
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s & n/s front road wheels

  21. Pass46,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,780 miles
    Test number
    172775137244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 TEK

Does L40 TEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 TEK is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 TEK?
The MOT on L40 TEK is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 TEK done?
L40 TEK was recorded at 174,882 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 7,021 miles a year.
Has L40 TEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 TEK has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 TEK 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 L40 TEK find?
L40 TEK passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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