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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc

S44 SRDMOT history

S44 SRD is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,759 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 SRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 SRD was last recorded at 161,759 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,566 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,193 miles
Average per year
3,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,759 miles
  • 2025 – 160,566 miles
  • 2024 – 157,168 miles
  • 2023 – 155,569 miles
  • 2022 – 153,452 miles
  • 2021 – 148,725 miles
  • 2020 – 144,778 miles
  • 2019 – 141,122 miles
  • 2018 – 136,439 miles
  • 2017 – 129,355 miles
  • 2016 – 125,953 miles
  • 2015 – 119,099 miles
  • 2014 – 115,594 miles
  • 2013 – 110,950 miles
  • 2012 – 106,836 miles
  • 2011 – 101,857 miles
  • 2010 – 99,001 miles
  • 2009 – 93,922 miles
  • 2008 – 86,784 miles
  • 2007 – 84,569 miles
  • 2006 – 81,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,759 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,759 miles (+1,193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,759 miles
    Test number
    936497155836
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass160,566 miles (+3,398)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,566 miles
    Test number
    288068441683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs shows signs of corrosion on the inner face
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp and fittings severely corroded
  3. Pass157,168 miles (+1,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,168 miles
    Test number
    517441741277
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass155,569 miles (+2,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,569 miles
    Test number
    774189929789
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass153,452 miles (+4,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,452 miles
    Test number
    436778391389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass148,725 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,725 miles
    Test number
    978054359495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,778 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,778 miles
    Test number
    399313072263
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass141,122 miles (+4,683)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,122 miles
    Test number
    925799552416
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass136,439 miles (+7,084)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,439 miles
    Test number
    412581264003
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass129,355 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,355 miles
    Test number
    286085988400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,953 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,953 miles
    Test number
    960503194289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,099 miles (+3,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,099 miles
    Test number
    363800830832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering inner rack end has minor play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of the two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass115,594 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,594 miles
    Test number
    429879374296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,950 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,950 miles
    Test number
    327939093445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,836 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,836 miles
    Test number
    795921672297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,857 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,857 miles
    Test number
    889062071205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,001 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    284179480205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,922 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,922 miles
    Test number
    512620009340
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail93,820 miles (+7,036)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,820 miles
    Test number
    534005499214
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass86,784 miles (+2,215)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    464162658219
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust rear section has a clamp missing
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
  21. Pass84,569 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    832572647213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    162627406297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 SRD

Does S44 SRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 SRD is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 SRD?
The MOT on S44 SRD is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 SRD done?
S44 SRD was recorded at 161,759 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,974 miles a year.
Has S44 SRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 SRD has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2009.
Has the mileage on S44 SRD 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 S44 SRD find?
S44 SRD passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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