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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,967 cc

V18 RLMMOT history

V18 RLM is a silver diesel Audi A8 first used on 3 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,096 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 RLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 RLM was last recorded at 95,096 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2013: 4,760 miles, lower than 47,519 miles on 29 Apr 2013.
  • 2 Jun 2015: 53,901 miles, lower than 58,901 miles on 1 Jun 2015.

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
93,122 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
3,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,096 miles
  • 2024 – 90,506 miles
  • 2023 – 87,745 miles
  • 2021 – 83,279 miles
  • 2020 – 78,601 miles
  • 2019 – 73,403 miles
  • 2018 – 69,350 miles
  • 2017 – 59,760 miles
  • 2016 – 57,075 miles
  • 2015 – 53,901 miles
  • 2014 – 49,148 miles
  • 2013 – 4,760 miles
  • 2012 – 42,491 miles
  • 2011 – 38,736 miles
  • 2010 – 33,951 miles
  • 2009 – 30,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,096 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress in light cluster (4.3.1 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp is flickering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,096 miles (+1,974)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,096 miles
    Test number
    483711109833
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress in light cluster (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass93,122 miles (+2,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,122 miles
    Test number
    774802704892
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,506 miles (+2,761)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,506 miles
    Test number
    943613319663
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp dipped beam slightly flickering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,745 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,745 miles
    Test number
    392414428328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp is flickering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,742 miles (+4,463)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,742 miles
    Test number
    670794908040
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp is flickering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,279 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,279 miles
    Test number
    205904312941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,601 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    897931890110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    308988578840
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail73,403 miles (+4,053)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    893706195266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,350 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,350 miles
    Test number
    887877440199
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Fail69,342 miles (+9,582)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    743632560952
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass59,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,760 miles
    Test number
    159799490717
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail59,760 miles (+2,685)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,760 miles
    Test number
    934554973991
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass57,075 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    145461166815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,901 miles (-5,000)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,901 miles
    Test number
    459993355129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail58,901 miles (+9,753)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    167902555183
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass49,148 miles (+44,388)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    839426724100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,760 miles (-42,759)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    4,760 miles
    Test number
    856013823163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,519 miles (+5,028)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,519 miles
    Test number
    965759213135
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre worn 1.8mm

  20. Pass42,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    687275062016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,491 miles (+3,755)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    275135262018
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass38,736 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,736 miles
    Test number
    329360261095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,951 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,951 miles
    Test number
    180635750438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,134 miles
    Test number
    911964869021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 RLM

Does V18 RLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 RLM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 RLM?
The MOT on V18 RLM is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 RLM done?
V18 RLM was recorded at 95,096 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,867 miles a year.
Has V18 RLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 RLM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V18 RLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V18 RLM find?
V18 RLM passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear inner stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress in light cluster.

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