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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,967 cc

X8 VBXMOT history

X8 VBX is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 17 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

X8 VBX grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
125,332 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 VBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 VBX was last recorded at 125,332 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,332 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,332 miles
  • 2020 – 125,180 miles
  • 2019 – 123,870 miles
  • 2018 – 120,551 miles
  • 2017 – 117,806 miles
  • 2016 – 113,864 miles
  • 2015 – 106,499 miles
  • 2014 – 95,780 miles
  • 2013 – 79,547 miles
  • 2012 – 70,231 miles
  • 2011 – 61,013 miles
  • 2010 – 52,217 miles
  • 2009 – 41,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,332 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,332 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,332 miles
    Test number
    527948282568
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail125,332 miles (+152)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,332 miles
    Test number
    114217426798
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,180 miles
    Test number
    787519737323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,180 miles (+1,310)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,180 miles
    Test number
    366169559882
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,870 miles (+178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,870 miles
    Test number
    796673374781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,692 miles (+3,141)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,692 miles
    Test number
    394838509362
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,551 miles (+259)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,551 miles
    Test number
    533657513925
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,292 miles (+2,486)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,292 miles
    Test number
    818745746910
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  9. Pass117,806 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,806 miles
    Test number
    534931108822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail117,796 miles (+3,932)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,796 miles
    Test number
    290389170777
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass113,864 miles (+7,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    858154964431
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass106,499 miles (+10,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,499 miles
    Test number
    128363086586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass95,780 miles (+10)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,780 miles
    Test number
    256432614294
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail95,770 miles (+16,223)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,770 miles
    Test number
    405391214249
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail79,547 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    888057493134
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass79,547 miles (+9,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    899477593126
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass70,231 miles (+9,218)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    425579692160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 3mm

  18. Pass61,013 miles (+8,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,013 miles
    Test number
    955912081161
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,217 miles (+10,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,217 miles
    Test number
    614554890161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass41,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,614 miles
    Test number
    312258199145
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail41,614 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,614 miles
    Test number
    242538899484
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about X8 VBX

Does X8 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 VBX expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 VBX?
The MOT on X8 VBX expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 VBX done?
X8 VBX was recorded at 125,332 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 5,734 miles a year.
Has X8 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 VBX has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 VBX 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 X8 VBX find?
X8 VBX passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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