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Audi A8

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc

T473 BWLMOT history

T473 BWL is a black petrol Audi A8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,310 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 BWL was last recorded at 154,310 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,993 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,317 miles
Average per year
3,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,310 miles
  • 2023 – 151,993 miles
  • 2022 – 151,245 miles
  • 2021 – 147,583 miles
  • 2019 – 147,349 miles
  • 2018 – 144,161 miles
  • 2017 – 140,509 miles
  • 2016 – 137,304 miles
  • 2015 – 132,566 miles
  • 2014 – 131,762 miles
  • 2013 – 129,127 miles
  • 2012 – 125,728 miles
  • 2011 – 124,653 miles
  • 2010 – 119,815 miles
  • 2009 – 115,616 miles
  • 2008 – 108,604 miles
  • 2007 – 97,968 miles
  • 2006 – 91,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,310 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has been badly filmed.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,310 miles (+2,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,310 miles
    Test number
    651904616479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,993 miles (+28)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,993 miles
    Test number
    620000396190
    • MinorRear Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view rear screen ...tint pealing ..distorting view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ...rubber perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms ...bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,965 miles (+720)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,965 miles
    Test number
    909457779830
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,245 miles (+3,662)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,245 miles
    Test number
    333383247587
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view rear window tint ...lifting/distort (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both .. perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both rear .. inner edge... uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,583 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,583 miles
    Test number
    355917585361
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has been badly filmed. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail147,581 miles (+232)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,581 miles
    Test number
    202726387265
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has been badly filmed. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass147,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,349 miles
    Test number
    900476502931
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail147,348 miles (+3,187)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,348 miles
    Test number
    537351368986
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,161 miles (+70)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,161 miles
    Test number
    665192989496
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension upper arm inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement, both sides
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering inner joints

  10. Fail144,091 miles (+3,582)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,091 miles
    Test number
    665270517805
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension upper arm inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement, both sides
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering inner joints

  11. Pass140,509 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,509 miles
    Test number
    355707137538
    • AdvisoryEng oil leak dripping
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and clamps
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r flexi brake hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTwo large cracks in the bottom of windscreen / not affecting view of the road

  12. Fail140,509 miles (+3,205)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,509 miles
    Test number
    802930587369
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split and insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryEng oil leak dripping
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and clamps
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r flexi brake hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTwo large cracks in the bottom of windscreen / not affecting view of the road

  13. Pass137,304 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    137,304 miles
    Test number
    534440194233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak onto exhaust.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage in O/S lower area not affecting drivers view.

  14. Fail137,304 miles (+4,738)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,304 miles
    Test number
    271270010451
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak onto exhaust.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage in O/S lower area not affecting drivers view.

  15. Pass132,566 miles (+804)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,566 miles
    Test number
    569574065160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass131,762 miles (+2,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,762 miles
    Test number
    249787134461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass129,127 miles (+3,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    129,127 miles
    Test number
    719354413186
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass125,728 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    125,728 miles
    Test number
    906184642194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,595 miles (+942)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,595 miles
    Test number
    378950442123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass124,653 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,653 miles
    Test number
    389794541109
    • NoteHandbrake holding on slightly
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on inner

  21. Fail124,653 miles (+4,838)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,653 miles
    Test number
    175093241149
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake holding on slightly
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on inner

  22. Pass119,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    119,815 miles
    Test number
    163642630186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail119,815 miles (+4,199)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,815 miles
    Test number
    501954920133
    • FailureInner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOuter Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass115,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    115,616 miles
    Test number
    791208439102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,616 miles (+7,012)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,616 miles
    Test number
    231538239435
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass108,604 miles (+10,636)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    108,604 miles
    Test number
    394437538150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass97,968 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,968 miles
    Test number
    543902037166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass91,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    143454746145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T473 BWL

Does T473 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T473 BWL is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T473 BWL?
The MOT on T473 BWL is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T473 BWL done?
T473 BWL was recorded at 154,310 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,205 miles a year.
Has T473 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 BWL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T473 BWL 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 T473 BWL find?
T473 BWL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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