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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,771 cc

S788 LGFMOT history

S788 LGF is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 37,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2023
Mileage
37,669 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 LGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 LGF was last recorded at 37,669 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 6,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2018: 15,343 miles, lower than 54,731 miles on 21 Mar 2017.

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
30,708 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,961 miles
Average per year
292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 37,669 miles
  • 2020 – 30,708 miles
  • 2019 – 24,804 miles
  • 2018 – 15,343 miles
  • 2017 – 54,731 miles
  • 2016 – 49,127 miles
  • 2015 – 46,284 miles
  • 2014 – 44,250 miles
  • 2013 – 42,692 miles
  • 2011 – 40,850 miles
  • 2010 – 40,057 miles
  • 2009 – 38,614 miles
  • 2008 – 37,278 miles
  • 2007 – 36,369 miles
  • 2006 – 33,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass37,669 miles (+6,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,669 miles
    Test number
    625381469778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass30,708 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,708 miles
    Test number
    501883773093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above abs pump (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail30,708 miles (+5,904)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,708 miles
    Test number
    754005992083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above abs pump (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass24,804 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,804 miles
    Test number
    940473813087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,236 miles
    Test number
    393070510428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail20,236 miles (+4,893)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,236 miles
    Test number
    182045910084
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass15,343 miles (-39,388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    15,343 miles
    Test number
    911336552601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    723109473615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,731 miles (+5,604)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    697611010973
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass49,127 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    971978040168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,284 miles
    Test number
    756172825007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,284 miles (+2,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,284 miles
    Test number
    955801925033
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass44,250 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,250 miles
    Test number
    186590724406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,692 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,692 miles
    Test number
    849418753090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,850 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,850 miles
    Test number
    226249461406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,849 miles (+792)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,849 miles
    Test number
    718708261107
    • FailureNearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  17. Pass40,057 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    224452170120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,648 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    652225250016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  19. Fail39,648 miles (+1,034)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    810435150058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  20. Pass38,614 miles (+1,336)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    444212049033
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges, advise wheel alignment

  21. Fail37,278 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,278 miles
    Test number
    120125838431
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass37,278 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,278 miles
    Test number
    274995938088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,369 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    102387147492
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass36,369 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    183537047473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,056 miles
    Test number
    262408756097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,056 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,056 miles
    Test number
    543248056092
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S788 LGF

Does S788 LGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S788 LGF expired on 2 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S788 LGF?
The MOT on S788 LGF expired on 2 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S788 LGF done?
S788 LGF was recorded at 37,669 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 292 miles a year.
Has S788 LGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 LGF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S788 LGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S788 LGF find?
S788 LGF passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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