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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,172 cc

S85 APFMOT history

S85 APF is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2024
Mileage
185,501 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 APF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S85 APF was last recorded at 185,501 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 1,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,893 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,608 miles
Average per year
6,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,501 miles
  • 2023 – 183,893 miles
  • 2022 – 180,226 miles
  • 2021 – 171,776 miles
  • 2020 – 166,475 miles
  • 2019 – 162,408 miles
  • 2018 – 154,591 miles
  • 2017 – 148,023 miles
  • 2016 – 141,439 miles
  • 2015 – 134,858 miles
  • 2014 – 129,394 miles
  • 2013 – 122,058 miles
  • 2012 – 115,883 miles
  • 2011 – 111,658 miles
  • 2010 – 106,302 miles
  • 2009 – 100,092 miles
  • 2008 – 88,599 miles
  • 2007 – 79,620 miles
  • 2006 – 72,761 miles
  • 2005 – 62,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,501 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail185,501 miles (+1,608)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,501 miles
    Test number
    379994992946
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass183,893 miles (+3,667)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,893 miles
    Test number
    564471436075
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass180,226 miles (+8,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,226 miles
    Test number
    774999054132
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,776 miles (+5,301)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    171,776 miles
    Test number
    298996237070
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on Limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    166,475 miles
    Test number
    448153297610
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail166,475 miles (+4,067)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,475 miles
    Test number
    365433923204
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass162,408 miles (+7,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,408 miles
    Test number
    730345147970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass154,591 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    154,591 miles
    Test number
    356751304161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,023 miles
    Test number
    271811615110
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCrack running along the bottom of windscreen not effecting the drivers view

  10. Fail148,023 miles (+6,584)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,023 miles
    Test number
    585403830994
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCrack running along the bottom of windscreen not effecting the drivers view

  11. Pass141,439 miles (+67)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,439 miles
    Test number
    622030465305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forwardmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

  12. Fail141,372 miles (+6,514)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,372 miles
    Test number
    812821980982
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out of shape on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forwardmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

  13. Pass134,858 miles (+5,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    134,858 miles
    Test number
    405005584267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  14. Pass129,394 miles (+85)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,394 miles
    Test number
    708778284298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail129,309 miles (+7,251)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,309 miles
    Test number
    385812784231
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass122,058 miles (+6,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,058 miles
    Test number
    879828943208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass115,883 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,883 miles
    Test number
    765182162222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,758 miles (+4,100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,758 miles
    Test number
    499804052263
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass111,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,658 miles
    Test number
    827071271256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,658 miles (+5,356)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,658 miles
    Test number
    749619951210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s handbrake slightly binding

  21. Pass106,302 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,302 miles
    Test number
    730050160273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,257 miles (+6,165)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    363990250218
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass100,092 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,092 miles
    Test number
    580272379256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail100,035 miles (+11,436)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,035 miles
    Test number
    542346869250
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass88,599 miles (+8,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,599 miles
    Test number
    384780258216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass79,620 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    734891177289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,761 miles (+10,538)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    722205266224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    62,223 miles
    Test number
    153617765261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 APF

Does S85 APF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 APF expired on 28 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 APF?
The MOT on S85 APF expired on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 APF done?
S85 APF was recorded at 185,501 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 6,437 miles a year.
Has S85 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 APF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S85 APF 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 S85 APF find?
S85 APF failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 2 major defects and 11 advisories: offside rear coil spring fractured or broken; parking brake efficiency below requirements; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four heavily corroded, and 10 more.

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