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Audi A8

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,976 cc

X12 BLKMOT history

X12 BLK is a black diesel Audi A8 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 239,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
239,283 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
15,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X12 BLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,976 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X12 BLK was last recorded at 239,283 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 8,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,055 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,228 miles
Average per year
15,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 239,283 miles
  • 2024 – 231,055 miles
  • 2023 – 218,051 miles
  • 2022 – 199,846 miles
  • 2021 – 186,836 miles
  • 2020 – 178,758 miles
  • 2019 – 161,807 miles
  • 2018 – 145,321 miles
  • 2017 – 127,271 miles
  • 2016 – 108,701 miles
  • 2015 – 59,853 miles
  • 2014 – 45,970 miles
  • 2013 – 36,492 miles
  • 2012 – 27,050 miles
  • 2011 – 17,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    239,283 miles
    Test number
    949084365987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail239,280 miles (+8,225)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,280 miles
    Test number
    976109442976
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass231,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    231,055 miles
    Test number
    788607110211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail231,052 miles (+13,001)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,052 miles
    Test number
    586514729131
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  5. Pass218,051 miles (+18,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    218,051 miles
    Test number
    794587252580
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass199,846 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    199,846 miles
    Test number
    816184334286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail199,810 miles (+12,974)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,810 miles
    Test number
    588793749822
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass186,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    186,836 miles
    Test number
    663377231932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail186,836 miles (+8,078)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,836 miles
    Test number
    178330587585
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass178,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    178,758 miles
    Test number
    745252342682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail178,755 miles (+16,948)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,755 miles
    Test number
    941670724468
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass161,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,807 miles
    Test number
    742510742480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,807 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,807 miles
    Test number
    562093983601
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  14. Fail161,804 miles (+16,483)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,804 miles
    Test number
    799262223695
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  15. Pass145,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    145,321 miles
    Test number
    629107995330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,318 miles (+18,047)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,318 miles
    Test number
    484493728674
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  17. Pass127,271 miles (+18,570)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,271 miles
    Test number
    624816444050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    151319790190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,701 miles (+48,848)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    965358615949
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  20. Pass59,853 miles (+13,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,853 miles
    Test number
    669447095011
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

  21. Pass45,970 miles (+9,478)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,970 miles
    Test number
    615841574096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,492 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,492 miles
    Test number
    995103773040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,050 miles (+9,787)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,050 miles
    Test number
    735335072027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,263 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,263 miles
    Test number
    475876561069
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass17,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,263 miles
    Test number
    807846061019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X12 BLK

Does X12 BLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 BLK is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X12 BLK?
The MOT on X12 BLK is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X12 BLK done?
X12 BLK was recorded at 239,283 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 15,098 miles a year.
Has X12 BLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X12 BLK has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X12 BLK 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 X12 BLK find?
X12 BLK passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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