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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc

S78 DFCMOT history

S78 DFC is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 105,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,734 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 DFC was last recorded at 105,734 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,734 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,734 miles
  • 2025 – 100,251 miles
  • 2024 – 98,699 miles
  • 2023 – 95,430 miles
  • 2022 – 92,510 miles
  • 2020 – 91,744 miles
  • 2019 – 90,707 miles
  • 2018 – 89,890 miles
  • 2017 – 89,403 miles
  • 2016 – 88,285 miles
  • 2015 – 87,052 miles
  • 2014 – 83,467 miles
  • 2013 – 82,696 miles
  • 2012 – 81,914 miles
  • 2011 – 80,858 miles
  • 2010 – 78,311 miles
  • 2009 – 77,981 miles
  • 2008 – 76,009 miles
  • 2007 – 72,941 miles
  • 2006 – 72,840 miles
  • 2005 – 72,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryInner cv boot top near side frontRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides front of the front wheel (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to the rear of the front wheel (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Wax oil needed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,734 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,734 miles
    Test number
    842002781136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner cv boot top near side front

  2. Fail105,734 miles (+5,483)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,734 miles
    Test number
    646390061768
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner cv boot top near side front

  3. Pass100,251 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    596255202701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,250 miles (+1,551)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,250 miles
    Test number
    552881997525
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,699 miles
    Test number
    780609311391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,699 miles (+3,269)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,699 miles
    Test number
    775104910666
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad wear wire fouling on drive shaft and brake flexi hose

  7. Pass95,430 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,430 miles
    Test number
    126696403533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,510 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,510 miles
    Test number
    726901045420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,744 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    259623062443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,707 miles
    Test number
    961807097744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,707 miles (+817)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,707 miles
    Test number
    926123060760
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords damaged n/s front tyre cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  12. Pass89,890 miles (+487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,890 miles
    Test number
    313650569602
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and undertrays fitted hiding some components

  13. Pass89,403 miles (+1,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,403 miles
    Test number
    188467178688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  14. Pass88,285 miles (+1,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    319532046069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR CHECK PADS HARD TO SEE WITH WHEELS ON BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH INNER ARMS RUBBERS ARE MARKED WITH CRAYON AS PLAY STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE NOW WILL CAUSE TYRES WEAR UNEVEN BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

  15. Pass87,069 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    459465639997
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides front of the front wheel (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to the rear of the front wheel (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWax oil needed

  16. Fail87,069 miles (+17)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    861944312677
    • FailureFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides to rear of the front wheel (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides front of the front wheel (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to the rear of the front wheel (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWax oil needed

  17. Fail87,052 miles (+3,585)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,052 miles
    Test number
    510541774596
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass83,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,467 miles
    Test number
    117735934307
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail83,467 miles (+771)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,467 miles
    Test number
    479288424390
    • FailureFront drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass82,696 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    667480953330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,914 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,914 miles
    Test number
    456907252479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    235415251211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail80,858 miles (+2,547)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    326805151476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass78,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    490873070226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,311 miles (+330)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    982983370205
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass77,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    830219359242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail77,981 miles (+1,972)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    463448059289
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass76,009 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    923577928222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,941 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    250895017269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,840 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    230625216229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass72,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    72,202 miles
    Test number
    664067915220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 DFC

Does S78 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 DFC is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 DFC?
The MOT on S78 DFC is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 DFC done?
S78 DFC was recorded at 105,734 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 1,638 miles a year.
Has S78 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 DFC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S78 DFC 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 S78 DFC find?
S78 DFC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.

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