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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc

T508 KBLMOT history

T508 KBL is a green petrol Audi A8 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2024
Mileage
152,588 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T508 KBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T508 KBL was last recorded at 152,588 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 7,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2009: 12,008 miles, lower than 86,782 miles on 30 Jan 2008.

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
145,237 miles · 4 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,351 miles
Average per year
4,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 152,588 miles
  • 2020 – 145,237 miles
  • 2019 – 133,508 miles
  • 2018 – 126,605 miles
  • 2017 – 119,333 miles
  • 2016 – 119,212 miles
  • 2015 – 116,896 miles
  • 2014 – 113,102 miles
  • 2013 – 110,089 miles
  • 2012 – 106,569 miles
  • 2009 – 12,008 miles
  • 2008 – 86,782 miles
  • 2007 – 78,664 miles
  • 2005 – 72,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - tread low (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front both tyres has slight inner sidewall damage - possibly driven on when flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage possible high pressure pipe to rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Transmission oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    268127630953
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - tread low (5.2.3 (e))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    659329073301
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - tread low (5.2.3 (e))

  3. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    970812309546
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres has slight inner sidewall damage - possibly driven on when flat
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage possible high pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil leak

  4. FailMileage not read3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    190192172923
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres has slight inner sidewall damage - possibly driven on when flat
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage possible high pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil leak

  5. Pass152,588 miles (+7,351)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,588 miles
    Test number
    647095128341
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking and perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb blown in high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeepage of oil both front drive shaft oil seals

  6. Pass145,237 miles (+11,729)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,237 miles
    Test number
    294621784021
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak suspect expansion tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive offside front driveshaft/diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot struts weak

  7. Pass133,508 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,508 miles
    Test number
    366984763819
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail133,488 miles (+6,883)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,488 miles
    Test number
    450073606106
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,605 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,605 miles
    Test number
    397101054718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Possible wheel bearing noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Arm - Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail126,604 miles (+7,271)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,604 miles
    Test number
    857590422466
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Possible wheel bearing noise
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Arm - Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass119,333 miles (+121)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,333 miles
    Test number
    983149303323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  12. Pass119,212 miles (+2,316)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,212 miles
    Test number
    107262668550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  13. Pass116,896 miles (+3,794)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,896 miles
    Test number
    269637235010
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass113,102 miles (+3,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    679611394042
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass110,089 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,089 miles
    Test number
    136252943098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,569 miles (+94,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,569 miles
    Test number
    177885332400
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass12,008 miles (-74,774)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,008 miles
    Test number
    364531979195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,782 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    302740738039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,664 miles
    Test number
    204881957020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,664 miles (+6,016)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,664 miles
    Test number
    294210857071
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass72,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    72,648 miles
    Test number
    160190255210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T508 KBL

Does T508 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T508 KBL expired on 19 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T508 KBL?
The MOT on T508 KBL expired on 19 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T508 KBL done?
T508 KBL was recorded at 152,588 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 4,947 miles a year.
Has T508 KBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T508 KBL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T508 KBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T508 KBL find?
T508 KBL passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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