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Audi A8

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,697 cc

S4 JEMMOT history

S4 JEM is a blue petrol Audi A8 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 207,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
207,833 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 JEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,697 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 JEM was last recorded at 207,833 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2016: 58,184 miles, lower than 142,312 miles on 22 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
207,030 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
803 miles
Average per year
8,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,833 miles
  • 2024 – 207,030 miles
  • 2023 – 200,658 miles
  • 2022 – 193,482 miles
  • 2021 – 188,037 miles
  • 2020 – 180,748 miles
  • 2019 – 172,209 miles
  • 2018 – 162,420 miles
  • 2017 – 152,774 miles
  • 2016 – 58,184 miles
  • 2015 – 132,197 miles
  • 2014 – 119,607 miles
  • 2013 – 107,310 miles
  • 2012 – 94,218 miles
  • 2011 – 82,069 miles
  • 2010 – 72,855 miles
  • 2009 – 66,165 miles
  • 2008 – 55,459 miles
  • 2007 – 45,152 miles
  • 2006 – 31,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,833 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,833 miles (+803)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    207,833 miles
    Test number
    198275227799
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass207,030 miles (+6,372)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    207,030 miles
    Test number
    474652902072
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass200,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    200,658 miles
    Test number
    419978894964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail200,653 miles (+7,171)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,653 miles
    Test number
    364156559143
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass193,482 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    193,482 miles
    Test number
    785224551230
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail193,482 miles (+5,445)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,482 miles
    Test number
    862125864297
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass188,037 miles (+7,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,037 miles
    Test number
    970514278951
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass180,748 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,748 miles
    Test number
    199469144306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass172,209 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,209 miles
    Test number
    878121188167
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail172,200 miles (+9,780)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,200 miles
    Test number
    228885021321
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass162,420 miles (+9,646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    162,420 miles
    Test number
    250786040185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,774 miles (+94,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,774 miles
    Test number
    843362166735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint furthest to the front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass58,184 miles (-84,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,184 miles
    Test number
    634861252474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail142,312 miles (+10,115)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,312 miles
    Test number
    755303978821
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass132,197 miles (+12,590)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,197 miles
    Test number
    727600594567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,607 miles (+12,297)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,607 miles
    Test number
    805838024321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,310 miles
    Test number
    178170013330
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail107,310 miles (+13,092)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,310 miles
    Test number
    788979003308
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass94,218 miles (+12,149)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    375032032342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,069 miles
    Test number
    608865021323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,069 miles (+9,214)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,069 miles
    Test number
    979205221333
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass72,855 miles (+6,690)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,855 miles
    Test number
    681414440374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,165 miles (+10,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    380238079077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass55,459 miles (+10,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,459 miles
    Test number
    170678678440
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass45,152 miles (+14,026)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,152 miles
    Test number
    800522477092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    114365076487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,126 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    371485976084
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Questions about S4 JEM

Does S4 JEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 JEM is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 JEM?
The MOT on S4 JEM is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 JEM done?
S4 JEM was recorded at 207,833 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,962 miles a year.
Has S4 JEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 JEM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S4 JEM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 JEM find?
S4 JEM passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush, and 3 more.

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