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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc

T866 OAYMOT history

T866 OAY is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
196,961 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T866 OAY
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T866 OAY was last recorded at 196,961 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,945 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,961 miles
  • 2022 – 195,071 miles
  • 2021 – 191,694 miles
  • 2020 – 188,172 miles
  • 2018 – 184,002 miles
  • 2017 – 178,976 miles
  • 2016 – 175,664 miles
  • 2014 – 172,418 miles
  • 2013 – 169,223 miles
  • 2012 – 162,595 miles
  • 2011 – 156,213 miles
  • 2010 – 152,930 miles
  • 2009 – 150,083 miles
  • 2008 – 131,758 miles
  • 2007 – 115,549 miles
  • 2006 – 103,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail196,961 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Central Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail196,961 miles (+16)3 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,961 miles
    Test number
    302133556251
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail196,945 miles (+1,874)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,945 miles
    Test number
    376141653662
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass195,071 miles (+3,377)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    195,071 miles
    Test number
    651694310326
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass191,694 miles (+3,522)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    191,694 miles
    Test number
    688998022460
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass188,172 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    188,172 miles
    Test number
    708534315590
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail188,149 miles (+4,147)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,149 miles
    Test number
    365675295073
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass184,002 miles (+50)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    184,002 miles
    Test number
    875303002853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail183,952 miles (+4,976)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,952 miles
    Test number
    865422326772
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass178,976 miles (+3,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    178,976 miles
    Test number
    847256604495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass175,664 miles (+3,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    175,664 miles
    Test number
    648299621351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  11. Pass172,418 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    172,418 miles
    Test number
    746370874178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail172,386 miles (+3,163)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,386 miles
    Test number
    597657264119
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass169,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    169,223 miles
    Test number
    766386883104
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  14. Fail169,223 miles (+6,628)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,223 miles
    Test number
    965855183174
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  15. Pass162,595 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    162,595 miles
    Test number
    305906702226
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail162,575 miles (+6,362)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,575 miles
    Test number
    906953192116
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass156,213 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    156,213 miles
    Test number
    316353501416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass152,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    152,930 miles
    Test number
    980902200200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail152,930 miles (+2,847)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,930 miles
    Test number
    181302700211
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass150,083 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    150,083 miles
    Test number
    993448359297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail150,068 miles (+18,310)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,068 miles
    Test number
    991976949225
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass131,758 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    131,758 miles
    Test number
    482507078021
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f outer lower ball joint has slight movement

  23. Fail131,758 miles (+16,209)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,758 miles
    Test number
    591467078089
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f outer lower ball joint has slight movement

  24. Pass115,549 miles (+11,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    115,549 miles
    Test number
    700296787145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass103,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    103,731 miles
    Test number
    161845086148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T866 OAY

Does T866 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T866 OAY expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T866 OAY?
The MOT on T866 OAY expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T866 OAY done?
T866 OAY was recorded at 196,961 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 5,248 miles a year.
Has T866 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T866 OAY has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T866 OAY 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 T866 OAY find?
T866 OAY failed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 15 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost, and 17 more.

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