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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc

V42 DCUMOT history

V42 DCU is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 161,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,357 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DCU
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DCU was last recorded at 161,357 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,920 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
437 miles
Average per year
4,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,357 miles
  • 2025 – 160,920 miles
  • 2024 – 160,759 miles
  • 2022 – 159,314 miles
  • 2021 – 157,551 miles
  • 2020 – 156,729 miles
  • 2019 – 154,746 miles
  • 2018 – 151,116 miles
  • 2017 – 148,010 miles
  • 2016 – 145,515 miles
  • 2015 – 143,968 miles
  • 2014 – 141,268 miles
  • 2013 – 138,118 miles
  • 2012 – 133,035 miles
  • 2011 – 124,947 miles
  • 2010 – 112,693 miles
  • 2009 – 102,122 miles
  • 2008 – 95,658 miles
  • 2007 – 87,773 miles
  • 2006 – 79,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,357 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded x2 (from radiator)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

34 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,357 miles (+437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,357 miles
    Test number
    780523052338
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  2. Pass160,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    160,920 miles
    Test number
    476185746769
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail160,920 miles (+161)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,920 miles
    Test number
    570142570625
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,759 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,759 miles
    Test number
    582957794301
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail160,757 miles (+2)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,757 miles
    Test number
    915863311214
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver window cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

  6. Fail160,755 miles (+1,441)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,755 miles
    Test number
    221893667435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,314 miles (+1,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,314 miles
    Test number
    728964770743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes slight perishing

  8. Pass157,551 miles (+822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,551 miles
    Test number
    818488044337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,729 miles (+1,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,729 miles
    Test number
    791912346927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass154,746 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,746 miles
    Test number
    703479536732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded x2 (from radiator)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm all 3 bushes worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm all 3 bushes worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  11. Fail154,746 miles (+3,630)4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,746 miles
    Test number
    869196136135
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongey brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded x2 (from radiator)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm all 3 bushes worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm all 3 bushes worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  12. Pass151,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    151,116 miles
    Test number
    876822322220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,116 miles (+3,106)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,116 miles
    Test number
    838224747562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass148,010 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    148,010 miles
    Test number
    298166716251
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail148,000 miles (+2,485)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,000 miles
    Test number
    725113851290
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass145,515 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,515 miles
    Test number
    221020517187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Fail145,511 miles (+1,543)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,511 miles
    Test number
    302571463964
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass143,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    143,968 miles
    Test number
    219167607580
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hose ferrels upper slight corrosion (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail143,968 miles (+2,700)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,968 miles
    Test number
    147385106472
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hose ferrels upper slight corrosion (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass141,268 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    141,268 miles
    Test number
    399172064465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail141,168 miles (+3,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,168 miles
    Test number
    458763954278
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass138,118 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    138,118 miles
    Test number
    797234963253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F tyte has slight damage on outer sidewall

  23. Fail138,083 miles (+5,048)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,083 miles
    Test number
    989748043262
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp missing

  24. Pass133,035 miles (+8,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,035 miles
    Test number
    549748152229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass124,947 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    124,947 miles
    Test number
    328525551222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail124,905 miles (+12,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    709222551250
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail112,693 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,693 miles
    Test number
    350688650463
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  28. Pass112,693 miles (+10,571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    112,693 miles
    Test number
    470178250279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass102,122 miles (+6,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,122 miles
    Test number
    523491889164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass95,658 miles (+7,885)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    95,658 miles
    Test number
    251379888177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  31. Pass87,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,773 miles
    Test number
    601374007255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail87,773 miles (+8,652)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,773 miles
    Test number
    144988097167
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass79,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,121 miles
    Test number
    734104696118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail79,121 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,121 miles
    Test number
    563054396106
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V42 DCU

Does V42 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 DCU is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 DCU?
The MOT on V42 DCU is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 DCU done?
V42 DCU was recorded at 161,357 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,119 miles a year.
Has V42 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 DCU has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V42 DCU 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 V42 DCU find?
V42 DCU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

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