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Audi A8

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,697 cc

T281 SCEMOT history

T281 SCE is a green petrol Audi A8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
117,973 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 SCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,697 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 SCE was last recorded at 117,973 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 1,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2006: 87,066 miles, lower than 87,086 miles on 20 Dec 2006.

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
116,854 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,119 miles
Average per year
2,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,973 miles
  • 2021 – 116,854 miles
  • 2020 – 116,844 miles
  • 2019 – 116,507 miles
  • 2017 – 115,541 miles
  • 2016 – 114,163 miles
  • 2015 – 112,520 miles
  • 2014 – 110,942 miles
  • 2013 – 107,471 miles
  • 2012 – 107,316 miles
  • 2011 – 105,352 miles
  • 2010 – 103,316 miles
  • 2009 – 100,160 miles
  • 2008 – 97,615 miles
  • 2006 – 87,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,973 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2005

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,973 miles (+1,119)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    117,973 miles
    Test number
    581213743590
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,854 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,854 miles
    Test number
    153485530783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,844 miles (+337)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,844 miles
    Test number
    450608949412
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,507 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,507 miles
    Test number
    988059368929
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail116,505 miles (+964)7 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,505 miles
    Test number
    913475267271
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie-rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie-rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass115,541 miles (+1,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,541 miles
    Test number
    480706004115
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front curved (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass114,163 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,163 miles
    Test number
    301120819104
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass112,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,520 miles
    Test number
    769241565069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail112,520 miles (+1,578)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,520 miles
    Test number
    105568755086
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass110,942 miles (+3,471)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,942 miles
    Test number
    239341824060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak around gearbox turret

  11. Pass107,471 miles (+155)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,471 miles
    Test number
    628975003040
    • NoteComplete exhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside headlamp misted

  12. Fail107,316 miles (+1,964)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    237403052367
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteComplete exhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily cracked very close to cords being exposed in places
    • NoteOffside headlamp assembly misted
    • NoteRear tyres wearing very low on edges

  13. Pass105,352 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,352 miles
    Test number
    506301251346
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads approx 3mm

  14. Fail105,336 miles (+1,874)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,336 miles
    Test number
    359489541350
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads approx 3mm

  15. Pass103,462 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    103,462 miles
    Test number
    879365801081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,316 miles (+1,675)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,316 miles
    Test number
    481587150360
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass101,641 miles (+1,481)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,641 miles
    Test number
    830518910036
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass100,160 miles (+67)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    100,160 miles
    Test number
    143701649034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f c link poor condition
    • NoteN/s/f upper rear arm rubber bush poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f c link poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f upper rear arm rubber bush poor condition

  19. Fail100,093 miles (+2,478)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    144739529042
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f c link poor condition
    • NoteN/s/f upper rear arm rubber bush poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f c link poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f upper rear arm rubber bush poor condition

  20. Pass97,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    193534628425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,615 miles (+10,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    801582628062
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass87,066 miles (-20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    87,066 miles
    Test number
    791815456356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,086 miles (+15,443)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,086 miles
    Test number
    613404756327
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  24. Pass71,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    782299006027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 SCE

Does T281 SCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T281 SCE is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T281 SCE?
The MOT on T281 SCE is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T281 SCE done?
T281 SCE was recorded at 117,973 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 2,271 miles a year.
Has T281 SCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 SCE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T281 SCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T281 SCE find?
T281 SCE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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