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Audi A8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc

S8 EYFMOT history

S8 EYF is a blue petrol Audi A8 first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,953 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 EYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 EYF was last recorded at 143,953 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 1,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,907 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,046 miles
Average per year
4,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,953 miles
  • 2025 – 142,907 miles
  • 2024 – 140,966 miles
  • 2023 – 137,312 miles
  • 2022 – 135,368 miles
  • 2021 – 132,511 miles
  • 2019 – 131,203 miles
  • 2018 – 126,471 miles
  • 2017 – 113,286 miles
  • 2016 – 105,089 miles
  • 2015 – 99,272 miles
  • 2014 – 97,900 miles
  • 2013 – 96,194 miles
  • 2012 – 91,326 miles
  • 2011 – 87,135 miles
  • 2010 – 81,330 miles
  • 2009 – 73,869 miles
  • 2008 – 68,409 miles
  • 2007 – 61,979 miles
  • 2006 – 53,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,953 miles (+1,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,953 miles
    Test number
    487660397642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass142,907 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,907 miles
    Test number
    222682744041
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail142,907 miles (+1,941)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,907 miles
    Test number
    785198607388
    • MajorFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,966 miles (+3,654)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,966 miles
    Test number
    815486690076
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass137,312 miles (+1,944)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    137,312 miles
    Test number
    888309474173
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,368 miles (+2,857)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,368 miles
    Test number
    317295240803
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system sign of surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre pressures low

  7. Pass132,511 miles (+1,308)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    132,511 miles
    Test number
    566492966447
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,203 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,203 miles
    Test number
    953520308898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,471 miles (+13,185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,471 miles
    Test number
    398656388174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,286 miles (+8,197)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,286 miles
    Test number
    500470172804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,089 miles (+5,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    748313715515
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light is on

  12. Pass99,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,272 miles
    Test number
    927953685189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,272 miles (+1,372)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,272 miles
    Test number
    586532085178
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass97,900 miles (+1,706)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,900 miles
    Test number
    285732794414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing uneven

  15. Pass96,194 miles (+1)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,194 miles
    Test number
    147788703274
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront suspension bushes deteriorated
    • NoteRear suspension bushes deteriorated

  16. Fail96,193 miles (+4,867)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    497747803261
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront suspension bushes deteriorated
    • NoteRear suspension bushes deteriorated

  17. Fail91,326 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,326 miles
    Test number
    389068302485
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront windscreen has tiny stone chips

  18. Pass91,326 miles (+4,191)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,326 miles
    Test number
    908988902276
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront windscreen has tiny stone chips

  19. Pass87,135 miles (+5,039)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    946768001272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Fail82,096 miles (+766)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,096 miles
    Test number
    139756701254
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  21. Pass81,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    160477190199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail81,330 miles (+7,461)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    733697990191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass73,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,869 miles
    Test number
    312220299129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,868 miles (+5,459)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,868 miles
    Test number
    982500499134
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass68,409 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,409 miles
    Test number
    253257998462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,979 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    550630507252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,971 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    753519106243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,957 miles (+169)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    820428376167
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  29. Fail53,788 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    151073206162
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S8 EYF

Does S8 EYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 EYF is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 EYF?
The MOT on S8 EYF is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 EYF done?
S8 EYF was recorded at 143,953 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 4,404 miles a year.
Has S8 EYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 EYF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 EYF 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 EYF find?
S8 EYF passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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