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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 4,172 cc

LA51 VTWMOT history

LA51 VTW is a grey petrol Audi A8 first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2025
Mileage
119,327 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VTW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VTW was last recorded at 119,327 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 1,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,957 miles · 28 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,370 miles
Average per year
6,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,327 miles
  • 2021 – 117,957 miles
  • 2019 – 117,049 miles
  • 2018 – 114,860 miles
  • 2017 – 107,606 miles
  • 2016 – 100,845 miles
  • 2015 – 92,446 miles
  • 2014 – 74,993 miles
  • 2013 – 49,968 miles
  • 2012 – 35,149 miles
  • 2011 – 33,278 miles
  • 2010 – 31,339 miles
  • 2009 – 29,471 miles
  • 2008 – 27,543 miles
  • 2007 – 24,861 miles
  • 2006 – 20,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    558755540370
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    377919011714
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,327 miles (+1,370)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,327 miles
    Test number
    645752095140
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass117,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,957 miles
    Test number
    838187220979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail117,957 miles (+908)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,957 miles
    Test number
    659448701024
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass117,049 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,049 miles
    Test number
    363477889755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,860 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,860 miles
    Test number
    313243783255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  8. Fail114,860 miles (+7,254)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,860 miles
    Test number
    802925741639
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  9. Pass107,606 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,606 miles
    Test number
    136638337222
    • AdvisoryAll front brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers installed obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slightly binding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower door trim insecure. Not projecting far enough to injure pedestrians etc.
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail107,606 miles (+6,761)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,606 miles
    Test number
    765348551480
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAll front brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers installed obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slightly binding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower door trim insecure. Not projecting far enough to injure pedestrians etc.
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass100,845 miles (+160)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,845 miles
    Test number
    709829133374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear leaking from haldex
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs heavily lipped
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  12. Fail100,685 miles (+8,239)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,685 miles
    Test number
    580160603375
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear leaking from haldex
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs heavily lipped
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  13. Pass92,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    358744912263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail92,446 miles (+17,453)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    276448272767
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,993 miles (+25,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,993 miles
    Test number
    848440734202
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail49,968 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,968 miles
    Test number
    578163613123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass49,968 miles (+14,819)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,968 miles
    Test number
    948103313136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,149 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,149 miles
    Test number
    177499722158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail35,143 miles (+1,865)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    246245922499
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass33,278 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,278 miles
    Test number
    436200211018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,339 miles (+1,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,339 miles
    Test number
    932411720027
    • NoteAdvise n/s rear tyre cut on outer side wall.

  22. Pass29,471 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,471 miles
    Test number
    620556329013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,543 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,543 miles
    Test number
    142422628485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,861 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,861 miles
    Test number
    831688417095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,437 miles
    Test number
    482210236013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VTW

Does LA51 VTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VTW expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VTW?
The MOT on LA51 VTW expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VTW done?
LA51 VTW was recorded at 119,327 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 6,169 miles a year.
Has LA51 VTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VTW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 VTW 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 LA51 VTW find?
LA51 VTW passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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