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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,496 cc

S8 GGXMOT history

S8 GGX is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

S8 GGX grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
165,404 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GGX was last recorded at 165,404 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 1,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2006: 85,135 miles, lower than 93,362 miles on 29 Nov 2005.
  • 30 Nov 2007: 85,105 miles, lower than 85,135 miles on 30 Nov 2006.

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
164,339 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,065 miles
Average per year
3,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,404 miles
  • 2023 – 164,339 miles
  • 2022 – 162,090 miles
  • 2020 – 160,790 miles
  • 2019 – 155,967 miles
  • 2016 – 155,105 miles
  • 2015 – 147,015 miles
  • 2013 – 136,119 miles
  • 2012 – 134,091 miles
  • 2011 – 125,170 miles
  • 2010 – 117,190 miles
  • 2009 – 108,141 miles
  • 2008 – 101,270 miles
  • 2007 – 85,105 miles
  • 2006 – 85,135 miles
  • 2005 – 93,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,404 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,404 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,404 miles
    Test number
    134782832608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,339 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,339 miles
    Test number
    147664489720
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,090 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,090 miles
    Test number
    386621963024
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,090 miles (+1,300)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,090 miles
    Test number
    354056190892
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,790 miles (+4,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    160,790 miles
    Test number
    265459000003
    • AdvisorySlight mist on both front shockers + offside front track rod end deteriorated

  6. Pass155,967 miles (+862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,967 miles
    Test number
    735863770457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,105 miles
    Test number
    112789550150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail155,103 miles (+8,088)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,103 miles
    Test number
    179063316196
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass147,015 miles (+3)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    147,015 miles
    Test number
    629417495018
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyre inner walls slightly cracked but no cords showing
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail147,012 miles (+10,893)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,012 miles
    Test number
    898716795013
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyre inner walls slightly cracked but no cords showing
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail136,119 miles1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,119 miles
    Test number
    309055543301
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass136,119 miles (+2,028)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    136,119 miles
    Test number
    465015243480
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass134,091 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    687391142391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,170 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    125,170 miles
    Test number
    808766531358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,190 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    117,190 miles
    Test number
    733738620393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,141 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,141 miles
    Test number
    692264039348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,270 miles (+526)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    101,270 miles
    Test number
    430939128449
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight movement in end fixing

  18. Fail100,744 miles (+15,639)1 dangerous11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    991532318313
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass85,105 miles (-30)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,105 miles
    Test number
    630564837301
    • NoteNsf tracker rod end slite play
    • NoteUnable to check nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted.
    • NoteUnable to check vehicle underbody due to covers.

  20. Pass85,135 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    85,135 miles
    Test number
    413944736434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail85,135 miles (-8,227)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,135 miles
    Test number
    282764936339
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail93,362 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,362 miles
    Test number
    662703035354
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    93,362 miles
    Test number
    912473535371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 GGX

Does S8 GGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 GGX expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 GGX?
The MOT on S8 GGX expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 GGX done?
S8 GGX was recorded at 165,404 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 3,831 miles a year.
Has S8 GGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GGX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 GGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 GGX find?
S8 GGX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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