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Audi A8

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 5,204 cc

S8 BYGMOT history

S8 BYG is a grey petrol Audi A8 first used on 3 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,461 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BYG was last recorded at 124,461 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 5,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,286 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,175 miles
Average per year
7,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,461 miles
  • 2025 – 119,286 miles
  • 2024 – 113,227 miles
  • 2023 – 106,940 miles
  • 2022 – 106,428 miles
  • 2021 – 105,243 miles
  • 2019 – 98,930 miles
  • 2018 – 93,131 miles
  • 2017 – 87,083 miles
  • 2016 – 78,004 miles
  • 2015 – 65,388 miles
  • 2014 – 52,305 miles
  • 2013 – 37,441 miles
  • 2012 – 26,790 miles
  • 2011 – 16,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,461 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,461 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,461 miles
    Test number
    522053769739
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail124,461 miles (+5,175)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,461 miles
    Test number
    174558165570
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass119,286 miles (+6,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,286 miles
    Test number
    850202141577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose

  4. Pass113,227 miles (+6,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,227 miles
    Test number
    108737374712
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,940 miles (+512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,940 miles
    Test number
    770067354326
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on very outer edge and some cracking

  6. Pass106,428 miles (+1,185)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,428 miles
    Test number
    347454131202
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass105,243 miles (+6,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    253044862422
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass98,930 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,930 miles
    Test number
    934737235236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,131 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,131 miles
    Test number
    967024587244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,083 miles (+9,079)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,083 miles
    Test number
    672271984776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,004 miles (+12,616)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    486260992886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,388 miles (+13,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,388 miles
    Test number
    526238016195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,305 miles (+14,864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,305 miles
    Test number
    897037474135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,441 miles (+10,651)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    265038163400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,790 miles (+10,469)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,790 miles
    Test number
    298335752181
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge

  16. Pass16,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    16,321 miles
    Test number
    688513111352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BYG

Does S8 BYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BYG is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BYG?
The MOT on S8 BYG is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BYG done?
S8 BYG was recorded at 124,461 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,259 miles a year.
Has S8 BYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BYG has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 BYG 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 S8 BYG find?
S8 BYG passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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