Audi A8
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,976 cc
L8 TOGMOT history
L8 TOG is a black diesel Audi A8 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,020 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 179,020 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,803 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 TOG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,976 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 TOG was last recorded at 179,020 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 173,759 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,261 miles
- Average per year
- 7,803 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,020 miles
- 2024 – 173,759 miles
- 2023 – 170,831 miles
- 2022 – 165,257 miles
- 2021 – 160,499 miles
- 2020 – 153,034 miles
- 2019 – 143,908 miles
- 2018 – 137,978 miles
- 2017 – 133,874 miles
- 2016 – 120,818 miles
- 2015 – 115,523 miles
- 2014 – 109,780 miles
- 2013 – 102,391 miles
- 2012 – 90,662 miles
- 2011 – 79,583 miles
- 2010 – 65,396 miles
- 2009 – 53,782 miles
- 2008 – 40,545 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,020 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,020 miles (+5,261)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 179,020 miles
- Test number
- 404878513989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,759 miles (+2,928)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 173,759 miles
- Test number
- 888484518606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 170,831 miles
- Test number
- 853061071630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,831 miles (+5,574)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,831 miles
- Test number
- 422524010943
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,257 miles (+4,758)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 165,257 miles
- Test number
- 106824862012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,499 miles1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 160,499 miles
- Test number
- 308665841971
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage around driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisoryExhaust rear boxes out skins deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Fail160,496 miles (+7,462)2 major1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,496 miles
- Test number
- 554746488445
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage around driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisoryExhaust rear boxes out skins deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass153,034 miles (+9,126)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 153,034 miles
- Test number
- 742204234963
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
Pass143,908 miles (+5,930)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 143,908 miles
- Test number
- 644813060073
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass137,978 miles (+4,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 137,978 miles
- Test number
- 663547827071
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass133,874 miles (+13,056)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 133,874 miles
- Test number
- 985032355956
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight damage to inner side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak o/s/r diff seal
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted
Pass120,818 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 120,818 miles
- Test number
- 185131129261
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
Fail120,818 miles (+5,295)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,818 miles
- Test number
- 576817735034
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
Pass115,523 miles (+5,743)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 115,523 miles
- Test number
- 249915505158
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass109,780 miles (+7,389)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 109,780 miles
- Test number
- 456653194094
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass102,391 miles (+11,729)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 102,391 miles
- Test number
- 825512193046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,662 miles (+11,079)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 90,662 miles
- Test number
- 698317182014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,583 miles (+14,187)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 79,583 miles
- Test number
- 179677581078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,396 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 65,396 miles
- Test number
- 111088000443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,396 miles (+11,614)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,396 miles
- Test number
- 891246100090
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass53,782 miles (+13,237)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 53,782 miles
- Test number
- 761597159037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 40,545 miles
- Test number
- 324697658073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 TOG
- Does L8 TOG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TOG is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 TOG?
- The MOT on L8 TOG is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 TOG done?
- L8 TOG was recorded at 179,020 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 7,803 miles a year.
- Has L8 TOG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 TOG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L8 TOG 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 L8 TOG find?
- L8 TOG passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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