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Audi A8

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,771 cc

X78 LBMMOT history

X78 LBM is a blue petrol Audi A8 first used on 4 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
148,924 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 LBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 LBM was last recorded at 148,924 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 6,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,933 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,991 miles
Average per year
2,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,924 miles
  • 2023 – 141,933 miles
  • 2022 – 136,843 miles
  • 2021 – 135,499 miles
  • 2020 – 134,412 miles
  • 2019 – 133,265 miles
  • 2018 – 131,673 miles
  • 2017 – 130,376 miles
  • 2016 – 127,932 miles
  • 2015 – 125,608 miles
  • 2014 – 122,916 miles
  • 2013 – 120,295 miles
  • 2012 – 116,647 miles
  • 2011 – 113,544 miles
  • 2010 – 109,989 miles
  • 2009 – 106,214 miles
  • 2008 – 103,013 miles
  • 2007 – 98,667 miles
  • 2006 – 94,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,924 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,924 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,924 miles
    Test number
    580851729245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,933 miles (+5,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,933 miles
    Test number
    118717628366
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension arm bushes perished
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes have slight rust

  3. Pass136,843 miles (+1,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,843 miles
    Test number
    764086139068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater 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))

  4. Pass135,499 miles (+1,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,499 miles
    Test number
    929888501394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,412 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,412 miles
    Test number
    875426546054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,265 miles
    Test number
    782678051899
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail133,264 miles (+1,591)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,264 miles
    Test number
    180770490903
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,673 miles (+1,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,673 miles
    Test number
    397851380297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,376 miles (+2,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,376 miles
    Test number
    451278897580
    • AdvisoryBoth door mirrors deteriorated

  10. Pass127,932 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    396978228639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,608 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,608 miles
    Test number
    117874985194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,916 miles (+2,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,916 miles
    Test number
    519562494108
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass120,295 miles (+3,648)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    120,295 miles
    Test number
    908911893156
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass116,647 miles (+3,103)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,647 miles
    Test number
    247221392402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass113,544 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    113,544 miles
    Test number
    156814691108
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail113,544 miles (+3,555)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,544 miles
    Test number
    646544891102
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail109,989 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,989 miles
    Test number
    462578980119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass109,989 miles (+3,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,989 miles
    Test number
    931408480140
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass106,214 miles (+3,201)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,214 miles
    Test number
    291882089405
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass103,013 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    441742598172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,667 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    121781897147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,666 miles (+3,834)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,666 miles
    Test number
    201095487132
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass94,832 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,832 miles
    Test number
    650436386124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    94,192 miles
    Test number
    364685446013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 LBM

Does X78 LBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 LBM expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 LBM?
The MOT on X78 LBM expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 LBM done?
X78 LBM was recorded at 148,924 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 2,974 miles a year.
Has X78 LBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 LBM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on X78 LBM 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 X78 LBM find?
X78 LBM passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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