Audi A8
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 4,172 cc
S8 CUUMOT history
S8 CUU is a black petrol Audi A8 first used on 12 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,849 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 182,849 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 CUU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,172 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 12 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 CUU was last recorded at 182,849 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,165 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,684 miles
- Average per year
- 5,848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,849 miles
- 2025 – 181,165 miles
- 2024 – 175,958 miles
- 2023 – 170,111 miles
- 2022 – 161,283 miles
- 2021 – 156,091 miles
- 2019 – 153,679 miles
- 2018 – 152,529 miles
- 2017 – 150,140 miles
- 2015 – 147,714 miles
- 2014 – 144,418 miles
- 2012 – 125,315 miles
- 2011 – 113,059 miles
- 2010 – 100,722 miles
- 2009 – 93,134 miles
- 2008 – 84,355 miles
- 2007 – 76,101 miles
- 2006 – 66,287 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,849 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear subframes
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside inner rack arm joint has play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,849 miles (+1,684)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 182,849 miles
- Test number
- 623851239821
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear subframes
Pass181,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 181,165 miles
- Test number
- 655582737125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,165 miles (+5,207)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,165 miles
- Test number
- 145418249510
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass175,958 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 175,958 miles
- Test number
- 575882253180
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside inner rack arm joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail175,958 miles (+5,847)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,958 miles
- Test number
- 225163379752
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside inner rack arm joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass170,111 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 170,111 miles
- Test number
- 602814348125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,081 miles (+8,798)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,081 miles
- Test number
- 421552657296
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Pass161,283 miles (+5,192)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 161,283 miles
- Test number
- 743669379998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,091 miles (+2,412)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 156,091 miles
- Test number
- 711145984785
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass153,679 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 153,679 miles
- Test number
- 422266563907
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail153,673 miles (+1,144)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,673 miles
- Test number
- 557821899734
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,529 miles (+2,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 152,529 miles
- Test number
- 989607501937
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass150,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 150,140 miles
- Test number
- 701612533723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,140 miles (+2,426)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,140 miles
- Test number
- 945745433149
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass147,714 miles (+3,296)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 147,714 miles
- Test number
- 123360758771
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryN/s front brake hose deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake hose deterioated
- AdvisoryTow bar mounting bolt sheared
Pass144,418 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 144,418 miles
- Test number
- 907625174209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail144,418 miles (+19,103)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,418 miles
- Test number
- 415105074278
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass125,315 miles (+12,256)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 125,315 miles
- Test number
- 296720272135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,059 miles (+12,337)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 113,059 miles
- Test number
- 336048751182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,722 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,722 miles
- Test number
- 152080910169
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass100,722 miles (+7,588)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 100,722 miles
- Test number
- 942980410199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 93,134 miles
- Test number
- 764552859100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,134 miles (+8,779)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,134 miles
- Test number
- 622280349181
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass84,355 miles (+8,254)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 84,355 miles
- Test number
- 984058738136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,101 miles (+9,814)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 76,101 miles
- Test number
- 243004247404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 66,287 miles
- Test number
- 211340136414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 CUU
- Does S8 CUU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 CUU is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 CUU?
- The MOT on S8 CUU is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 CUU done?
- S8 CUU was recorded at 182,849 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,848 miles a year.
- Has S8 CUU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 CUU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S8 CUU 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 CUU find?
- S8 CUU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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