
Audi A8
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc
T306 JCLMOT history
T306 JCL is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 141,957 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 141,957 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T306 JCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,172 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T306 JCL was last recorded at 141,957 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 141,957 miles · 9 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,957 miles
- 2024 – 141,812 miles
- 2023 – 140,988 miles
- 2022 – 138,582 miles
- 2021 – 136,610 miles
- 2020 – 134,892 miles
- 2019 – 133,057 miles
- 2018 – 129,920 miles
- 2017 – 124,601 miles
- 2016 – 115,992 miles
- 2014 – 114,550 miles
- 2013 – 113,208 miles
- 2012 – 111,022 miles
- 2011 – 108,185 miles
- 2010 – 105,270 miles
- 2009 – 104,317 miles
- 2008 – 102,260 miles
- 2007 – 99,979 miles
- 2006 – 97,084 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive various minor weeps
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,957 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 141,957 miles
- Test number
- 423181796610
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,957 miles (+145)4 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,957 miles
- Test number
- 783584021220
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested osr metal on metal may cause more damage (1.2.1 (g))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,812 miles (+824)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 141,812 miles
- Test number
- 134789568175
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak from rear diff oil seals.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank/rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met (16%).
Pass140,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 140,988 miles
- Test number
- 713531601191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,988 miles (+2,406)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,988 miles
- Test number
- 510375200744
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass138,582 miles (+1,972)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 138,582 miles
- Test number
- 661156763142
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front exhaust flange on n/s deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers and side sills covers making inspection difficult
Pass136,610 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 136,610 miles
- Test number
- 368791292616
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various minor weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,610 miles (+1,718)5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,610 miles
- Test number
- 134604988021
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light illuminates on full lock (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various minor weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,892 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 134,892 miles
- Test number
- 276867951296
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail134,892 miles (+1,835)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,892 miles
- Test number
- 213307729543
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass133,057 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 133,057 miles
- Test number
- 248597423703
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft seal slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft seal slight leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of some components
Fail133,057 miles (+3,137)1 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,057 miles
- Test number
- 243145510335
- MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges brake pad (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft seal slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter clip missing
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of some components
Pass129,920 miles (+5,319)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 129,920 miles
- Test number
- 325001035331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,601 miles (+8,609)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 124,601 miles
- Test number
- 960837981665
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all slightly perrished (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryDoor mirror glass on both sides have slightly detioated
- AdvisoryRear diff mount has slight play in bushes but not exsesive
Pass115,992 miles (+1,442)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 115,992 miles
- Test number
- 174112448899
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Pass114,550 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 114,550 miles
- Test number
- 517926384245
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail114,550 miles (+1,342)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,550 miles
- Test number
- 157031144280
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S/Rear tyre beginning to crack/perish
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass113,208 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 113,208 miles
- Test number
- 816166653174
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail113,207 miles (+2,185)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,207 miles
- Test number
- 747215953166
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass111,022 miles (+2,837)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 111,022 miles
- Test number
- 308840152195
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/s rear tyre cracked in treads
Pass108,185 miles (+2,915)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 108,185 miles
- Test number
- 438113251147
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass105,270 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 105,270 miles
- Test number
- 670626010107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearsdie front, offside front, and offside rear tyres are perished and crackig on outer sidewalls
- NoteOffside front tyre shows signs of having been run whilst flat
Fail105,270 miles (+953)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,270 miles
- Test number
- 354845300143
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearsdie front, offside front, and offside rear tyres are perished and crackig on outer sidewalls
- NoteOffside front tyre shows signs of having been run whilst flat
Pass104,317 miles (+2,057)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 104,317 miles
- Test number
- 892201949130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 102,260 miles
- Test number
- 274645758152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,260 miles (+2,281)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,260 miles
- Test number
- 302491658127
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 99,979 miles
- Test number
- 383514047119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,979 miles (+2,895)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,979 miles
- Test number
- 450374647136
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 97,084 miles
- Test number
- 253448686086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T306 JCL
- Does T306 JCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T306 JCL is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T306 JCL?
- The MOT on T306 JCL 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 T306 JCL done?
- T306 JCL was recorded at 141,957 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
- Has T306 JCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T306 JCL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T306 JCL 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 T306 JCL find?
- T306 JCL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coil spring corroded all four; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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