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Audi A8

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

MK 181MOT history

MK 181 is a silver diesel Audi A8 first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 93,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MK 181 silver Audi A8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,476 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MK 181
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MK 181 was last recorded at 93,476 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,581 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,895 miles
Average per year
6,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,476 miles
  • 2025 – 88,581 miles
  • 2024 – 83,191 miles
  • 2023 – 78,308 miles
  • 2022 – 70,218 miles
  • 2021 – 61,359 miles
  • 2020 – 54,643 miles
  • 2019 – 47,232 miles
  • 2018 – 36,097 miles
  • 2017 – 30,075 miles
  • 2016 – 23,218 miles
  • 2015 – 17,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,476 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splits around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,476 miles (+4,895)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,476 miles
    Test number
    991379348748
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splits around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass88,581 miles (+5,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,581 miles
    Test number
    163204878034
    • AdvisoryFront Engine has a coolant leak

  3. Pass83,191 miles (+4,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,191 miles
    Test number
    245634633253
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass78,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,308 miles
    Test number
    839995380150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,291 miles (+8,073)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,291 miles
    Test number
    983001840090
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perishing and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass70,218 miles (+8,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    169203240700
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass61,359 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,359 miles
    Test number
    457030524079
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail61,342 miles (+6,699)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    914672350034
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass54,643 miles (+7,411)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,643 miles
    Test number
    303795651890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    886713359806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,232 miles (+11,135)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    898786033064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass36,097 miles (+6,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,097 miles
    Test number
    800018632512
    • 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)

  13. Pass30,075 miles (+6,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,075 miles
    Test number
    758838033153
    • 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)

  14. Pass23,218 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,218 miles
    Test number
    993589972014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,795 miles
    Test number
    785840545118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MK 181

What vehicle is registration MK 181 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MK 181 on a silver diesel Audi A8 first used on 28 May 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MK 181 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MK 181 is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on MK 181?
The MOT on MK 181 is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MK 181 done?
MK 181 was recorded at 93,476 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,783 miles a year.
Has MK 181 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MK 181 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on MK 181 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 MK 181 find?
MK 181 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, and 4 more.

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