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Audi A8

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc

S8 GREMOT history

S8 GRE is a green petrol Audi A8 first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
153,547 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GRE was last recorded at 153,547 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 1,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,486 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,061 miles
Average per year
5,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,547 miles
  • 2021 – 152,486 miles
  • 2020 – 148,276 miles
  • 2019 – 144,240 miles
  • 2018 – 139,076 miles
  • 2017 – 134,368 miles
  • 2016 – 131,772 miles
  • 2015 – 128,169 miles
  • 2014 – 123,757 miles
  • 2013 – 117,997 miles
  • 2012 – 108,995 miles
  • 2011 – 105,677 miles
  • 2010 – 101,451 miles
  • 2009 – 93,409 miles
  • 2008 – 77,023 miles
  • 2006 – 72,736 miles
  • 2005 – 66,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,547 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering pump slightly heavy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,547 miles (+1,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,547 miles
    Test number
    377594036761
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,486 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,486 miles
    Test number
    552094420302
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering pump slightly heavy

  3. Fail152,471 miles (+4,195)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,471 miles
    Test number
    549947171975
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering pump slightly heavy

  4. Pass148,276 miles (+4,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,276 miles
    Test number
    873399438527
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront power steering pump noisy

  5. Pass144,240 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,240 miles
    Test number
    958466686376
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail144,231 miles (+5,155)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,231 miles
    Test number
    317287401397
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking also knocking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,076 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,076 miles
    Test number
    383414666142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,020 miles (+4,652)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,020 miles
    Test number
    944795395476
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,368 miles (+2,596)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,368 miles
    Test number
    764780362779
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / Under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Cracking / Perishing (worn on inner edge)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Cracking / Perishing (worn on inner edge)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass131,772 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,772 miles
    Test number
    536998220992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,758 miles (+3,589)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,758 miles
    Test number
    984275131882
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split damaged (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass128,169 miles (+4,412)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,169 miles
    Test number
    118054925221
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass123,757 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,757 miles
    Test number
    468416704295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion around exhaust system
    • NoteCracks around tyre treads
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes cracked slight movement

  14. Fail123,757 miles (+5,760)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,757 miles
    Test number
    938194704276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion around exhaust system
    • NoteCracks around tyre treads
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes cracked slight movement

  15. Pass117,997 miles (+9,002)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,997 miles
    Test number
    137766523262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass108,995 miles (+3,318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,995 miles
    Test number
    938223412255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass105,677 miles (+4,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    105,677 miles
    Test number
    517562071264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass101,451 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    424656350256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,409 miles (+16,386)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,409 miles
    Test number
    622018859292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,023 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,023 miles
    Test number
    831497358280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,736 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    493255016412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,329 miles
    Test number
    991592735367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 GRE

Does S8 GRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 GRE expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 GRE?
The MOT on S8 GRE expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 GRE done?
S8 GRE was recorded at 153,547 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 5,153 miles a year.
Has S8 GRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GRE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 GRE 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 GRE find?
S8 GRE passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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