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Audi A8

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

V29 RCDMOT history

V29 RCD is a black diesel Audi A8 first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
100,077 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 RCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 RCD was last recorded at 100,077 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,015 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,062 miles
Average per year
5,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,077 miles
  • 2025 – 96,015 miles
  • 2024 – 93,836 miles
  • 2023 – 89,407 miles
  • 2022 – 88,152 miles
  • 2021 – 85,897 miles
  • 2019 – 83,451 miles
  • 2018 – 78,883 miles
  • 2017 – 73,406 miles
  • 2016 – 66,966 miles
  • 2015 – 60,545 miles
  • 2014 – 56,569 miles
  • 2013 – 45,808 miles
  • 2012 – 33,640 miles
  • 2011 – 21,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,077 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,077 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    274831619799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,015 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    684888500256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,836 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,836 miles
    Test number
    233363051613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,407 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,407 miles
    Test number
    154981022802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,152 miles
    Test number
    303740973705
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail88,152 miles (+2,255)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,152 miles
    Test number
    359112432385
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass85,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    774307714235
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail85,896 miles (+88)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,896 miles
    Test number
    567357183946
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire hanging down (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,808 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,808 miles
    Test number
    977907060731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,451 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,451 miles
    Test number
    584344218876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,416 miles (+4,533)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,416 miles
    Test number
    729527935016
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

  12. Pass78,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    644750799328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail78,881 miles (+5,475)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    736262940489
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass73,406 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,406 miles
    Test number
    911796485301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,966 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,966 miles
    Test number
    200841162237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,545 miles (+3,976)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,545 miles
    Test number
    469980895123
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass56,569 miles (+10,761)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,569 miles
    Test number
    535478284192
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass45,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,808 miles
    Test number
    607749073184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,808 miles (+12,168)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,808 miles
    Test number
    575829773160
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

  20. Pass33,640 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    827755062095
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc in poor conditon

  21. Fail33,640 miles (+12,250)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    339935262039
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc in poor conditon

  22. Pass21,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,390 miles
    Test number
    706432451024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 RCD

Does V29 RCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 RCD is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 RCD?
The MOT on V29 RCD is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 RCD done?
V29 RCD was recorded at 100,077 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
Has V29 RCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 RCD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V29 RCD 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 V29 RCD find?
V29 RCD passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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