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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc

T729 DFCMOT history

T729 DFC is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 196,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
196,114 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T729 DFC
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T729 DFC was last recorded at 196,114 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,088 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
8,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 196,114 miles
  • 2021 – 191,107 miles
  • 2020 – 185,775 miles
  • 2019 – 183,279 miles
  • 2018 – 175,279 miles
  • 2017 – 169,814 miles
  • 2016 – 163,334 miles
  • 2015 – 154,797 miles
  • 2014 – 145,356 miles
  • 2013 – 134,260 miles
  • 2012 – 124,020 miles
  • 2011 – 113,497 miles
  • 2010 – 87,423 miles
  • 2009 – 73,438 miles
  • 2008 – 64,168 miles
  • 2007 – 63,328 miles
  • 2006 – 62,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,114 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front copper brake pipe kinked
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on all brake pads have approximately 80 percent of wear left

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.

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,114 miles (+26)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    196,114 miles
    Test number
    996246402028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front copper brake pipe kinked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on all brake pads have approximately 80 percent of wear left

  2. Fail196,088 miles (+4,981)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,088 miles
    Test number
    961629773420
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe kinked. Copper pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,107 miles (+5,332)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    191,107 miles
    Test number
    680295181833
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,775 miles (+2,496)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,775 miles
    Test number
    118765598884
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,279 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    183,279 miles
    Test number
    155629950912
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/outer all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/outer all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail183,278 miles (+7,999)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,278 miles
    Test number
    169355967858
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/outer all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/outer all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass175,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    175,279 miles
    Test number
    649792423581
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail175,279 miles (+5,465)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,279 miles
    Test number
    995876905741
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  9. Pass169,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    169,814 miles
    Test number
    813735789496
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements

  10. Fail169,814 miles (+6,480)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,814 miles
    Test number
    676124510752
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID bulb (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements

  11. Pass163,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    163,334 miles
    Test number
    727177308068
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail163,334 miles (+8,537)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,334 miles
    Test number
    178297251927
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding ok on rollers but hard to rotate wheel by hand when raised on ramp (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass154,797 miles (+9,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    154,797 miles
    Test number
    723810488742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner edge bald

  14. Pass145,356 miles (+11,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    145,356 miles
    Test number
    317512814318
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass134,260 miles (+10,240)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,260 miles
    Test number
    618889933395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,020 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,020 miles
    Test number
    588842232387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail123,913 miles (+10,416)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,913 miles
    Test number
    549576822358
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass113,497 miles (+10,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,497 miles
    Test number
    456811141384
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass103,337 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    103,337 miles
    Test number
    536277501053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,242 miles (+15,819)3 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,242 miles
    Test number
    597004701074
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass87,423 miles (+13,985)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,423 miles
    Test number
    782108000071
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear sub-frame slightly corroded

  22. Pass73,438 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    811846419059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,435 miles (+9,267)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,435 miles
    Test number
    683395819071
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

  24. Pass64,168 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    464130808181
    • NoteTRANSMISSION OIL LEAKING OVER NEARSIDE CATALITIC CONVERTOR

  25. Fail64,168 miles (+840)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    774310108197
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteTRANSMISSION OIL LEAKING OVER NEARSIDE CATALITIC CONVERTOR

  26. Pass63,328 miles (+976)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,328 miles
    Test number
    412110807323
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass62,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,352 miles
    Test number
    131253496246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T729 DFC

Does T729 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T729 DFC expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T729 DFC?
The MOT on T729 DFC expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T729 DFC done?
T729 DFC was recorded at 196,114 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 8,289 miles a year.
Has T729 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T729 DFC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T729 DFC 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 T729 DFC find?
T729 DFC passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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