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Audi A8

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,771 cc

V6 XARMOT history

V6 XAR is a green petrol Audi A8 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2022
Mileage
156,650 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 XAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V6 XAR was last recorded at 156,650 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 4,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,854 miles · 30 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,796 miles
Average per year
7,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,650 miles
  • 2021 – 151,854 miles
  • 2020 – 147,816 miles
  • 2018 – 145,191 miles
  • 2016 – 136,159 miles
  • 2015 – 121,699 miles
  • 2014 – 116,644 miles
  • 2013 – 110,635 miles
  • 2012 – 104,322 miles
  • 2011 – 97,984 miles
  • 2010 – 86,755 miles
  • 2009 – 77,628 miles
  • 2008 – 64,834 miles
  • 2007 – 53,042 miles
  • 2006 – 37,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,650 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has small leak to rear
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail156,650 miles (+4,796)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,650 miles
    Test number
    955567216453
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has small leak to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,854 miles (+4,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,854 miles
    Test number
    989186495298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass147,816 miles (+2,625)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,816 miles
    Test number
    426410275319
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,191 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    145,191 miles
    Test number
    814311940146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,159 miles (+52)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    136,159 miles
    Test number
    881821323121
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box externally corroded

  6. Fail136,107 miles (+14,408)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,107 miles
    Test number
    326331113894
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint upper front arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box externally corroded

  7. Pass121,699 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,699 miles
    Test number
    866808340739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,644 miles
    Test number
    889940654351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail116,635 miles (+6,000)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,635 miles
    Test number
    805360154352
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass110,635 miles (+6,313)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,635 miles
    Test number
    895190743381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth door mirror lenses tinted

  11. Pass104,322 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,322 miles
    Test number
    497773912388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer in poor condition.
    • NoteChildseat fitted to nearside rear.

  12. Fail104,322 miles (+6,338)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,322 miles
    Test number
    475853912404
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer in poor condition.
    • NoteChildseat fitted to nearside rear.

  13. Pass97,984 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    496119411329
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust system badly corroded.
    • NoteFront bumper damaged.
    • NoteFront suspension rubber bushes starting to perrish and split, but no excess play detected.
    • NoteFront wipers just clearing screen.

  14. Fail97,984 miles (+11,229)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    639439411338
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust system badly corroded.
    • NoteFront bumper damaged.
    • NoteFront suspension rubber bushes starting to perrish and split, but no excess play detected.
    • NoteFront wipers just clearing screen.

  15. Pass86,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,755 miles
    Test number
    562047280206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,755 miles (+9,127)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,755 miles
    Test number
    390126180244
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteChildseat fitted to nearside rear.
    • NoteRear brakediscs badly corroded.

  17. Fail77,628 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,628 miles
    Test number
    151575619341
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass77,628 miles (+12,794)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,628 miles
    Test number
    671505119304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    250816418346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,834 miles (+11,792)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    902406218347
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  21. Pass53,042 miles (+4,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,042 miles
    Test number
    960196507362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass48,860 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    101568417094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,842 miles (+11,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    750209407073
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass37,199 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,199 miles
    Test number
    832007116026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,190 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    814023316099
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V6 XAR

Does V6 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 XAR expired on 29 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 XAR?
The MOT on V6 XAR expired on 29 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 XAR done?
V6 XAR was recorded at 156,650 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 7,023 miles a year.
Has V6 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 XAR has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 XAR 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 V6 XAR find?
V6 XAR failed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 12 more.

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