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Audi A8

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,967 cc

T29 RTEMOT history

T29 RTE is a blue diesel Audi A8 first used on 25 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,280 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 RTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 RTE was last recorded at 157,280 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 24,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,321 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
24,959 miles
Average per year
10,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,280 miles
  • 2025 – 132,321 miles
  • 2024 – 126,091 miles
  • 2022 – 122,215 miles
  • 2021 – 98,054 miles
  • 2020 – 92,948 miles
  • 2019 – 83,487 miles
  • 2018 – 64,860 miles
  • 2017 – 53,929 miles
  • 2016 – 39,365 miles
  • 2015 – 35,620 miles
  • 2014 – 29,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,280 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,280 miles (+24,959)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,280 miles
    Test number
    527631344878
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass132,321 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,321 miles
    Test number
    807889209410
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,091 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,091 miles
    Test number
    233427650969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,215 miles (+13,989)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,215 miles
    Test number
    922413836819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,226 miles (+10,172)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,226 miles
    Test number
    794227417834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,054 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,054 miles
    Test number
    299946433296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,948 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    546294950880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,487 miles (+18,627)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,487 miles
    Test number
    812157932367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,860 miles (+10,931)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    366602050587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,929 miles (+14,564)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,929 miles
    Test number
    766340611640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,365 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,365 miles
    Test number
    702704462048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,620 miles (+5,836)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,620 miles
    Test number
    578541065128
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail29,784 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,784 miles
    Test number
    207530844476
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass29,784 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,784 miles
    Test number
    785270444117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,770 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,770 miles
    Test number
    386239214156
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about T29 RTE

Does T29 RTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 RTE is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 RTE?
The MOT on T29 RTE is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 RTE done?
T29 RTE was recorded at 157,280 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 10,756 miles a year.
Has T29 RTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 RTE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2014.
Has the mileage on T29 RTE 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 T29 RTE find?
T29 RTE passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top, and 5 more.

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