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Audi A8

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc

V18 TOWMOT history

V18 TOW is a green petrol Audi A8 first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
133,689 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 TOW
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
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 TOW was last recorded at 133,689 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2022: 131,246 miles, lower than 132,187 miles on 18 Mar 2022.

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
133,681 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,689 miles
  • 2024 – 133,666 miles
  • 2023 – 133,284 miles
  • 2022 – 131,246 miles
  • 2021 – 131,246 miles
  • 2020 – 130,710 miles
  • 2019 – 128,534 miles
  • 2017 – 127,215 miles
  • 2016 – 123,766 miles
  • 2015 – 108,867 miles
  • 2014 – 107,819 miles
  • 2013 – 106,680 miles
  • 2012 – 106,086 miles
  • 2011 – 104,165 miles
  • 2010 – 102,229 miles
  • 2009 – 96,351 miles
  • 2008 – 89,336 miles
  • 2007 – 77,751 miles
  • 2006 – 66,597 miles
  • 2005 – 59,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,689 miles
  • AdvisoryDash lights onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,689 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,689 miles
    Test number
    930940403989
    • AdvisoryDash lights on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  2. Fail133,681 miles (+15)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,681 miles
    Test number
    603142343255
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryDash lights on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  3. Pass133,666 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,666 miles
    Test number
    124890582526
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Fail133,666 miles (+382)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,666 miles
    Test number
    885541250129
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass133,284 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,284 miles
    Test number
    459500773907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from n/s cv boot

  6. Fail133,283 miles (+2,037)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,283 miles
    Test number
    547258747896
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from n/s cv boot

  7. Pass131,246 miles (-941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,246 miles
    Test number
    845642803620
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Fail132,187 miles (+941)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,187 miles
    Test number
    144662319918
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  9. Pass131,246 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,246 miles
    Test number
    516335183298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,710 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,710 miles
    Test number
    836694390543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,707 miles (+2,173)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,707 miles
    Test number
    737590749810
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass128,534 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,534 miles
    Test number
    869961926156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,490 miles (+1,275)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    983541364458
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co level (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded and pitted

  14. Pass127,215 miles (+3,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    127,215 miles
    Test number
    330435452043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass123,766 miles (+14,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    123,766 miles
    Test number
    712393742251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass108,867 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,867 miles
    Test number
    714217430373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,819 miles (+1,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    289774804315
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass106,680 miles (+594)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,680 miles
    Test number
    358957513327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal has slight side to side play
    • NoteCentre silencer repaired will pasta on both ends
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass106,086 miles (+11)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,086 miles
    Test number
    476462992212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroded
    • NoteO/s/r brake dragging very slighty

  20. Fail106,075 miles (+1,910)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,075 miles
    Test number
    547981092276
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroded
    • NoteO/s/r brake dragging very slighty

  21. Pass104,165 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,165 miles
    Test number
    376329891228
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail104,162 miles (+1,933)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,162 miles
    Test number
    659459191265
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass102,229 miles (+5,878)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    102,229 miles
    Test number
    872645590220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slighty wearing inner edge of tread

  24. Pass96,351 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    96,351 miles
    Test number
    261190119307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,336 miles (+11,585)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    89,336 miles
    Test number
    230700878269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,751 miles (+11,154)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,751 miles
    Test number
    301285187443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,597 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    362888066456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front door mirror glass faded but view not impaired

  28. Fail66,597 miles (+7,499)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    944128566232
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front door mirror glass faded but view not impaired

  29. Pass59,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    59,098 miles
    Test number
    510949475239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 TOW

Does V18 TOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 TOW expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 TOW?
The MOT on V18 TOW expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 TOW done?
V18 TOW was recorded at 133,689 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 3,743 miles a year.
Has V18 TOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 TOW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 TOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V18 TOW find?
V18 TOW passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: dash lights on; front and rear discs corroded; rear sub frame corroded.

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