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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

V639 JGXMOT history

V639 JGX is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,271 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V639 JGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V639 JGX was last recorded at 169,271 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 4,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,576 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,695 miles
Average per year
3,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,271 miles
  • 2025 – 164,576 miles
  • 2024 – 158,245 miles
  • 2022 – 147,256 miles
  • 2021 – 143,328 miles
  • 2019 – 134,101 miles
  • 2018 – 129,159 miles
  • 2017 – 123,196 miles
  • 2015 – 116,200 miles
  • 2012 – 112,640 miles
  • 2011 – 107,393 miles
  • 2009 – 105,565 miles
  • 2008 – 104,854 miles
  • 2006 – 103,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,271 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,271 miles (+4,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,271 miles
    Test number
    634982491402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,576 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,576 miles
    Test number
    885254999959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,245 miles
    Test number
    949414161261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    520730524231
    • 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))

  5. Pass147,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,256 miles
    Test number
    600974160452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    462934492830
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass143,328 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,328 miles
    Test number
    315961668773
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. FailMileage not read3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    459062723994
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass134,101 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,101 miles
    Test number
    780590495782
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. FailMileage not read4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    574014608234
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,159 miles (+5,963)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,159 miles
    Test number
    856368429014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,196 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,196 miles
    Test number
    438311690935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens slightly opaque (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has small shallow cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small shallow cut in tread
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail123,196 miles (+6,996)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,196 miles
    Test number
    806632244591
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens slightly opaque (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has small shallow cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small shallow cut in tread
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass116,200 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,200 miles
    Test number
    435458685130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,198 miles (+3,558)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,198 miles
    Test number
    238966675488
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteUnable to check offside and nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearing due to brakes binding.

  16. Pass112,640 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,640 miles
    Test number
    367569812151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,393 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,393 miles
    Test number
    499638091030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,387 miles (+1,822)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,387 miles
    Test number
    838386191009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass105,565 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    105,565 miles
    Test number
    264845379291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,854 miles (+1,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    104,854 miles
    Test number
    931388858144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass103,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    103,728 miles
    Test number
    520127476255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V639 JGX

Does V639 JGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V639 JGX is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V639 JGX?
The MOT on V639 JGX is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V639 JGX done?
V639 JGX was recorded at 169,271 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,357 miles a year.
Has V639 JGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V639 JGX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V639 JGX 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 V639 JGX find?
V639 JGX passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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