Audi A8
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 5,204 cc
S8 FXLMOT history
S8 FXL is a blue petrol Audi A8 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,941 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 128,941 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,060 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 FXL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,204 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 FXL was last recorded at 128,941 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 3,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 125,858 miles · 17 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,083 miles
- Average per year
- 6,060 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,941 miles
- 2024 – 125,858 miles
- 2023 – 122,005 miles
- 2022 – 121,853 miles
- 2021 – 121,003 miles
- 2020 – 118,739 miles
- 2019 – 114,086 miles
- 2018 – 108,720 miles
- 2017 – 100,814 miles
- 2016 – 92,818 miles
- 2015 – 85,141 miles
- 2014 – 77,607 miles
- 2013 – 68,746 miles
- 2012 – 60,311 miles
- 2011 – 52,755 miles
- 2010 – 42,155 miles
- 2009 – 32,229 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,941 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,941 miles (+3,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 128,941 miles
- Test number
- 439145945936
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass125,858 miles (+3,853)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 125,858 miles
- Test number
- 338993490343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,005 miles (+152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 122,005 miles
- Test number
- 606352266846
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,853 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 121,853 miles
- Test number
- 418609554299
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail121,853 miles (+85)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,853 miles
- Test number
- 738717999558
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail121,768 miles (+765)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,768 miles
- Test number
- 388964234216
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass121,003 miles (+2,264)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 121,003 miles
- Test number
- 731538945542
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Upper 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,739 miles (+4,653)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 118,739 miles
- Test number
- 955269994691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,086 miles (+5,366)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 114,086 miles
- Test number
- 245497076334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,720 miles (+7,906)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 108,720 miles
- Test number
- 580285808453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,814 miles (+7,996)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 100,814 miles
- Test number
- 386903422764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,818 miles (+7,677)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 92,818 miles
- Test number
- 582220097229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,141 miles (+7,534)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 85,141 miles
- Test number
- 336596779230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,607 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 77,607 miles
- Test number
- 647244144237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,600 miles (+8,854)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,600 miles
- Test number
- 285121444263
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass68,746 miles (+8,435)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 68,746 miles
- Test number
- 286681243217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,311 miles (+7,556)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 60,311 miles
- Test number
- 986912942228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,755 miles (+10,600)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 52,755 miles
- Test number
- 698013841248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,155 miles (+9,926)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 42,155 miles
- Test number
- 211537630262
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,229 miles
- Test number
- 892325749201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 FXL
- Does S8 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S8 FXL expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S8 FXL?
- The MOT on S8 FXL expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S8 FXL done?
- S8 FXL was recorded at 128,941 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 6,060 miles a year.
- Has S8 FXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 FXL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on S8 FXL 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 FXL find?
- S8 FXL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
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