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Audi A8

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,967 cc

LR55 XKXMOT history

LR55 XKX is a black diesel Audi A8 first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 202,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
202,126 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XKX was last recorded at 202,126 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 9,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2023: 170,005 miles, lower than 170,898 miles on 10 Oct 2022.

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
192,850 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,276 miles
Average per year
8,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,126 miles
  • 2025 – 192,850 miles
  • 2024 – 181,428 miles
  • 2023 – 170,005 miles
  • 2022 – 170,898 miles
  • 2021 – 166,376 miles
  • 2020 – 157,308 miles
  • 2019 – 147,074 miles
  • 2018 – 138,057 miles
  • 2017 – 128,098 miles
  • 2016 – 118,344 miles
  • 2015 – 108,289 miles
  • 2014 – 96,010 miles
  • 2012 – 95,903 miles
  • 2011 – 84,237 miles
  • 2010 – 71,680 miles
  • 2009 – 58,501 miles
  • 2008 – 54,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,126 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,126 miles (+9,276)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    202,126 miles
    Test number
    812181230026
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass192,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    192,850 miles
    Test number
    220835929905
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail192,850 miles (+11,422)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,850 miles
    Test number
    176807995857
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass181,428 miles (+11,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    181,428 miles
    Test number
    202622934462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner facing(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))

  5. Pass170,005 miles (-893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    170,005 miles
    Test number
    262993066652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass170,898 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,898 miles
    Test number
    706963602133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,376 miles (+9,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,376 miles
    Test number
    410995285456
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,308 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,308 miles
    Test number
    722133842097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail157,245 miles (+10,171)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,245 miles
    Test number
    628647631430
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,074 miles (+9,017)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,074 miles
    Test number
    910258254767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,057 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,057 miles
    Test number
    271578200079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,005 miles (+9,907)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,005 miles
    Test number
    818123231962
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass128,098 miles (+9,754)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,098 miles
    Test number
    234732184860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,344 miles (+10,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,344 miles
    Test number
    584871290187
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp on

  15. Fail108,289 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,289 miles
    Test number
    568624795075
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass108,289 miles (+12,279)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,289 miles
    Test number
    785364295052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,010 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,010 miles
    Test number
    946213294019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,903 miles (+11,666)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,903 miles
    Test number
    177584052209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,237 miles
    Test number
    516835431248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,237 miles (+12,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,237 miles
    Test number
    357274131436
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass71,680 miles (+13,179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,680 miles
    Test number
    322314540444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,501 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    801714759284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,554 miles
    Test number
    402635418429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XKX

Does LR55 XKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XKX is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XKX?
The MOT on LR55 XKX is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 XKX done?
LR55 XKX was recorded at 202,126 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,225 miles a year.
Has LR55 XKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XKX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 XKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 XKX find?
LR55 XKX passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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