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Audi A8

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 4,172 cc

S8 DXCMOT history

S8 DXC is a green petrol Audi A8 first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 249,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
249,017 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DXC was last recorded at 249,017 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 2,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2021: 240,301 miles, lower than 240,687 miles on 29 Jul 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
247,017 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,000 miles
Average per year
11,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 249,017 miles
  • 2023 – 247,017 miles
  • 2022 – 243,256 miles
  • 2021 – 240,301 miles
  • 2020 – 237,404 miles
  • 2019 – 233,837 miles
  • 2018 – 227,785 miles
  • 2017 – 207,309 miles
  • 2016 – 187,893 miles
  • 2015 – 165,290 miles
  • 2014 – 137,161 miles
  • 2013 – 106,325 miles
  • 2012 – 92,086 miles
  • 2011 – 88,755 miles
  • 2010 – 82,637 miles
  • 2009 – 74,976 miles
  • 2008 – 62,638 miles
  • 2007 – 46,242 miles
  • 2006 – 35,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,017 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Both nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,017 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    249,017 miles
    Test number
    488517356577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass247,017 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    247,017 miles
    Test number
    851014994450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass243,256 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    243,256 miles
    Test number
    765645314922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail243,215 miles (+2,914)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,215 miles
    Test number
    987947538497
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass240,301 miles (-386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    240,301 miles
    Test number
    635326858536
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

  6. Fail240,687 miles (+3,283)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,687 miles
    Test number
    885658242963
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

  7. Pass237,404 miles (+3,567)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    237,404 miles
    Test number
    415866210175
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Source Unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass233,837 miles (+6,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    233,837 miles
    Test number
    144287308399
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass227,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    227,785 miles
    Test number
    925394483636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail227,785 miles (+20,476)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,785 miles
    Test number
    377249137467
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass207,309 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    207,309 miles
    Test number
    287632797652
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail207,231 miles (+19,338)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,231 miles
    Test number
    273657700322
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass187,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    187,893 miles
    Test number
    762893914245
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail187,893 miles (+22,603)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,893 miles
    Test number
    562823488185
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass165,290 miles (+28,129)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    165,290 miles
    Test number
    539180895028
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap sealing ring cracking ,advise replacing
    • NoteNearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, advise replacing

  16. Pass137,161 miles (+30,836)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    137,161 miles
    Test number
    358738754082
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on inner edges

  17. Pass106,325 miles (+14,239)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,325 miles
    Test number
    327404923095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass92,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,086 miles
    Test number
    507057412052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,086 miles (+3,331)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,086 miles
    Test number
    177526412034
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass88,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,755 miles
    Test number
    808564531035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,754 miles (+6,117)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    167044831091
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition.

  22. Pass82,637 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    553285030034
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition.

  23. Fail82,636 miles (+7,660)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,636 miles
    Test number
    693635430050
    • FailureNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition.

  24. Pass74,976 miles (+12,338)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,976 miles
    Test number
    422633829056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,638 miles (+16,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,638 miles
    Test number
    103866238470
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  26. Pass46,242 miles (+11,166)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,242 miles
    Test number
    212327437023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    811366596045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 DXC

Does S8 DXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 DXC expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 DXC?
The MOT on S8 DXC expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 DXC done?
S8 DXC was recorded at 249,017 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 11,566 miles a year.
Has S8 DXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DXC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 DXC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 DXC find?
S8 DXC passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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