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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc

S8 GBTMOT history

S8 GBT is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,805 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GBT was last recorded at 156,805 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,100 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
705 miles
Average per year
2,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,805 miles
  • 2024 – 156,100 miles
  • 2022 – 152,030 miles
  • 2020 – 151,710 miles
  • 2019 – 151,487 miles
  • 2017 – 151,419 miles
  • 2016 – 149,686 miles
  • 2015 – 147,937 miles
  • 2014 – 145,136 miles
  • 2013 – 142,535 miles
  • 2011 – 140,211 miles
  • 2010 – 134,244 miles
  • 2009 – 128,853 miles
  • 2007 – 121,903 miles
  • 2006 – 103,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,805 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Handbrake only just reached minimum requirement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,805 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,805 miles
    Test number
    673840714088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,100 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,100 miles
    Test number
    310320653872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,030 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,030 miles
    Test number
    483764653194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,710 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,710 miles
    Test number
    621852701860
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just reached minimum requirement

  5. Fail151,710 miles (+5)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,710 miles
    Test number
    904638409104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just reached minimum requirement

  6. Fail151,705 miles (+218)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,705 miles
    Test number
    493969319351
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just reached minimum requirement

  7. Pass151,487 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,487 miles
    Test number
    764207100728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,419 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    151,419 miles
    Test number
    874665419673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail151,415 miles (+1,729)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,415 miles
    Test number
    690191977054
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass149,686 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,686 miles
    Test number
    213919202296
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail149,682 miles (+1,745)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,682 miles
    Test number
    860586251359
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass147,937 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    147,937 miles
    Test number
    941239340966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail147,935 miles (+2,799)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,935 miles
    Test number
    846949939906
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass145,136 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    145,136 miles
    Test number
    796223534139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,535 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    142,535 miles
    Test number
    327470033186
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail142,534 miles (+2,323)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,534 miles
    Test number
    535144723136
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass140,211 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    140,211 miles
    Test number
    458070981246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,410 miles (+4,166)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,410 miles
    Test number
    229715631082
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass134,244 miles (+5,391)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    134,244 miles
    Test number
    491013660028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTyre side wall damaged

  20. Pass128,853 miles (+6,950)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    128,853 miles
    Test number
    193173769457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    121,903 miles
    Test number
    411648477275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail121,903 miles (+18,730)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,903 miles
    Test number
    351468177226
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass103,173 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,173 miles
    Test number
    460911326297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,172 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,172 miles
    Test number
    453199116212
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about S8 GBT

Does S8 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GBT is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 GBT?
The MOT on S8 GBT is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 GBT done?
S8 GBT was recorded at 156,805 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 2,778 miles a year.
Has S8 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GBT has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S8 GBT 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 GBT find?
S8 GBT passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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