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Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc

S8 DTOMOT history

S8 DTO is a purple petrol Audi A8 first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,835 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DTO was last recorded at 121,835 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2026: 121,823 miles, lower than 151,703 miles on 27 May 2025.

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
121,823 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,835 miles
  • 2025 – 151,703 miles
  • 2024 – 150,583 miles
  • 2022 – 142,907 miles
  • 2021 – 139,196 miles
  • 2019 – 135,955 miles
  • 2018 – 132,490 miles
  • 2017 – 127,255 miles
  • 2016 – 119,843 miles
  • 2015 – 115,611 miles
  • 2014 – 110,738 miles
  • 2013 – 102,937 miles
  • 2012 – 91,664 miles
  • 2006 – 55,980 miles
  • 2005 – 38,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,835 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insurcure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,835 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,835 miles
    Test number
    463939248859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,823 miles (-29,880)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,823 miles
    Test number
    203721503652
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass151,703 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    151,703 miles
    Test number
    305490367739
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,605 miles (+1,022)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,605 miles
    Test number
    603058034607
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,583 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,583 miles
    Test number
    128423693606
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insurcure (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail150,575 miles (+7,668)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,575 miles
    Test number
    910959748213
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm outter joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insurcure (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass142,907 miles (+3,711)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,907 miles
    Test number
    692989303526
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass139,196 miles (+3,241)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    139,196 miles
    Test number
    629727578447
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass135,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    769919898488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,955 miles (+3,465)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    840023038972
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass132,490 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,490 miles
    Test number
    354344085547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,255 miles (+7,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,255 miles
    Test number
    547545114512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake could do with improving

  13. Pass119,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,843 miles
    Test number
    312609867905
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded wheel arch area (2.3.2)

  14. Fail119,843 miles (+4,232)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,843 miles
    Test number
    929844289441
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement c link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded wheel arch area (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement c link (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass115,611 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,611 miles
    Test number
    586986645162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly split but clearing screen

  16. Fail115,611 miles (+4,873)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,611 miles
    Test number
    278035835489
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly split but clearing screen

  17. Pass110,738 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,738 miles
    Test number
    138137444179
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE ENDS CORRODED.
    • NoteFRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS MARKED ON FACES
    • NoteN/S FRONT DROP LINK BUSHS DETERIORATED
    • NoteN/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BOTTOM BUSH DETERIORATED

  18. Fail110,738 miles (+7,801)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,738 miles
    Test number
    987537244131
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE ENDS CORRODED.
    • NoteFRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS MARKED ON FACES
    • NoteN/S FRONT DROP LINK BUSHS DETERIORATED
    • NoteN/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BOTTOM BUSH DETERIORATED

  19. Pass102,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,937 miles
    Test number
    739402303182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail102,937 miles (+11,273)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,937 miles
    Test number
    175305593020
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass91,664 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,664 miles
    Test number
    979960712192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail91,646 miles (+35,666)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,646 miles
    Test number
    246733102471
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass55,980 miles (+16,987)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    762876716275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    38,993 miles
    Test number
    350233515209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 DTO

Does S8 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DTO is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 DTO?
The MOT on S8 DTO is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 DTO done?
S8 DTO was recorded at 121,835 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,922 miles a year.
Has S8 DTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DTO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 DTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 DTO find?
S8 DTO passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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