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Audi A8

Silver · Lpg · 2001 · 4,172 cc

S8 DPAMOT history

S8 DPA is a silver lpg Audi A8 first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
170,836 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DPA was last recorded at 170,836 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 4,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2021: 44,119 miles, lower than 153,834 miles on 9 Dec 2021.

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
166,119 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,717 miles
Average per year
6,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,836 miles
  • 2024 – 166,119 miles
  • 2023 – 158,753 miles
  • 2021 – 44,119 miles
  • 2020 – 149,740 miles
  • 2018 – 135,031 miles
  • 2016 – 126,052 miles
  • 2014 – 125,653 miles
  • 2013 – 121,980 miles
  • 2012 – 110,827 miles
  • 2011 – 90,948 miles
  • 2010 – 80,388 miles
  • 2009 – 73,713 miles
  • 2008 – 67,931 miles
  • 2006 – 55,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,836 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine has slight oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine management light indicates a fault

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the caliper

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,836 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,836 miles
    Test number
    737813134289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,119 miles (+7,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    166,119 miles
    Test number
    186920388951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass158,753 miles (+188)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,753 miles
    Test number
    872031170137
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail158,565 miles (+114,446)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,565 miles
    Test number
    602179920088
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass44,119 miles (-109,715)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,119 miles
    Test number
    323125139117
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail153,834 miles (+4,094)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,834 miles
    Test number
    791953802822
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass149,740 miles (+141)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,740 miles
    Test number
    813764627183
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail149,599 miles (+14,568)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,599 miles
    Test number
    812703699487
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,031 miles (+8,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,031 miles
    Test number
    900944465188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end has slight movement, where it attaches to the inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass126,052 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,052 miles
    Test number
    549246639578
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres starting to crack in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread.

  11. Fail126,052 miles (+399)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,052 miles
    Test number
    895975489112
    • FailureNearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres starting to crack in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread.

  12. Pass125,653 miles (+3,673)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    125,653 miles
    Test number
    129930034353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEML Light illuminated
    • NoteO/S/R Brake slightly Binding
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass121,980 miles (+11,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    548426223309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass110,827 miles (+8,388)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,827 miles
    Test number
    276010242374
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  15. Pass102,439 miles (+11,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    235344752027
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

  16. Pass90,948 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    159223651099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,947 miles (+10,559)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,947 miles
    Test number
    178852851098
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing to inner and outer edges

  18. Pass80,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,388 miles
    Test number
    514661650071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,388 miles (+160)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,388 miles
    Test number
    412241750017
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail80,228 miles (+6,515)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,228 miles
    Test number
    552149440026
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
    • NotePower steering fluid level low

  21. Pass73,713 miles (+5,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,713 miles
    Test number
    560688559022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass67,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,931 miles
    Test number
    151909058493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail67,929 miles (+12,245)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    693119458099
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass55,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,684 miles
    Test number
    601692586290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 DPA

Does S8 DPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 DPA expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 DPA?
The MOT on S8 DPA expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 DPA done?
S8 DPA was recorded at 170,836 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 6,243 miles a year.
Has S8 DPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DPA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 DPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 DPA find?
S8 DPA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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