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Audi A8

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,172 cc

S8 ETWMOT history

S8 ETW is a black petrol Audi A8 first used on 8 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2021 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2021
Mileage
87,653 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ETW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 ETW was last recorded at 87,653 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,226 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,653 miles
  • 2020 – 87,226 miles
  • 2019 – 86,849 miles
  • 2018 – 85,770 miles
  • 2017 – 84,989 miles
  • 2016 – 84,309 miles
  • 2015 – 82,458 miles
  • 2010 – 82,447 miles
  • 2008 – 79,853 miles
  • 2007 – 76,812 miles
  • 2006 – 71,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,653 miles
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,653 miles (+427)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    937860475043
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass87,226 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    103757473243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,849 miles (+1,079)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,849 miles
    Test number
    656381465512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass85,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,770 miles
    Test number
    315739913698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,770 miles (+781)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,770 miles
    Test number
    707251293415
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass84,989 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,989 miles
    Test number
    157111005753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,980 miles (+671)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,980 miles
    Test number
    398064045520
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer 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 perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perish
  8. Pass84,309 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,309 miles
    Test number
    254914000832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,458 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    790874178052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,447 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,447 miles
    Test number
    862855350037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,853 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    372256538315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,812 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,812 miles
    Test number
    410485237367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,469 miles
    Test number
    654715936378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 ETW

Does S8 ETW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 ETW expired on 20 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 ETW?
The MOT on S8 ETW expired on 20 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 ETW done?
S8 ETW was recorded at 87,653 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 871 miles a year.
Has S8 ETW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ETW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 ETW 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 ETW find?
S8 ETW failed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 8 major defects and 2 advisories: fuel cap/sealing device ineffective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left, and 7 more.

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