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Audi A8

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,967 cc

V12 HJLMOT history

V12 HJL is a grey diesel Audi A8 first used on 24 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

V12 HJL grey Audi A8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
118,754 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 HJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 HJL was last recorded at 118,754 miles on 8 May 2026, 627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,127 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
627 miles
Average per year
7,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,754 miles
  • 2025 – 111,189 miles
  • 2024 – 102,863 miles
  • 2023 – 92,407 miles
  • 2022 – 81,802 miles
  • 2021 – 71,473 miles
  • 2020 – 70,636 miles
  • 2019 – 62,795 miles
  • 2018 – 53,035 miles
  • 2017 – 50,725 miles
  • 2016 – 45,415 miles
  • 2015 – 37,880 miles
  • 2014 – 33,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,754 miles
  • AdvisoryFULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED TIME OF TESTRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDER BODY CORRSIONRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear SUBFRAME COORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,754 miles (+627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,754 miles
    Test number
    291311913000
    • AdvisoryFULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDER BODY CORRSION
    • AdvisoryRear SUBFRAME COORRODED
  2. Fail118,127 miles (+6,938)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,127 miles
    Test number
    735266026638
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT SHOCKER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDER BODY CORRSION
    • AdvisoryRear SUBFRAME COORRODED
  3. Pass111,189 miles (+8,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,189 miles
    Test number
    659119434288
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWater leak engine
  4. Pass102,863 miles (+10,456)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,863 miles
    Test number
    465488282775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,407 miles (+10,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,407 miles
    Test number
    329415698650
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays obscuring some items
  6. Pass81,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,802 miles
    Test number
    235425474075
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays obscuring some items
  7. Fail81,802 miles (+10,329)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,802 miles
    Test number
    865793219066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays obscuring some items
  8. Pass71,473 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    874138130283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,636 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    253082439095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,795 miles (+9,760)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,795 miles
    Test number
    235197420544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,035 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,035 miles
    Test number
    881285242792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,725 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,725 miles
    Test number
    721595153701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,415 miles
    Test number
    584467419709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,415 miles (+7,535)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,415 miles
    Test number
    905426931296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass37,880 miles (+4,426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,880 miles
    Test number
    279128595015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass33,454 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,454 miles
    Test number
    849989494099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V12 HJL

Does V12 HJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 HJL is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 HJL?
The MOT on V12 HJL is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 HJL done?
V12 HJL was recorded at 118,754 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,062 miles a year.
Has V12 HJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 HJL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 HJL 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 V12 HJL find?
V12 HJL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 4 advisories: full under trays fitted time of test; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; general under body corrsion, and 1 more.

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