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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,172 cc

S8 GUDMOT history

S8 GUD is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
109,886 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GUD was last recorded at 109,886 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2013: 71,507 miles, lower than 71,603 miles on 22 Jun 2011.
  • 10 Jan 2014: 71,660 miles, lower than 71,674 miles on 28 Aug 2013.

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
109,841 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
4,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,886 miles
  • 2024 – 109,841 miles
  • 2023 – 109,586 miles
  • 2022 – 109,523 miles
  • 2020 – 109,164 miles
  • 2019 – 107,171 miles
  • 2018 – 102,663 miles
  • 2017 – 96,823 miles
  • 2016 – 91,315 miles
  • 2015 – 85,654 miles
  • 2014 – 71,660 miles
  • 2013 – 71,674 miles
  • 2011 – 71,603 miles
  • 2009 – 62,357 miles
  • 2007 – 54,894 miles
  • 2006 – 33,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,886 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,886 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,886 miles
    Test number
    346500686466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,841 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,841 miles
    Test number
    654260146109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,586 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,586 miles
    Test number
    125019237127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,523 miles (+359)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,523 miles
    Test number
    817198159566
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,164 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,164 miles
    Test number
    914757509520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,171 miles (+4,508)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,171 miles
    Test number
    564351480754
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp washers inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    253909099389
    • AdvisoryNearside hid headlamp washer inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail102,663 miles (+5,840)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    609502792767
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside hid headlamp washer inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,823 miles
    Test number
    398165630564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,823 miles (+5,508)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,823 miles
    Test number
    302373566483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass91,315 miles (+5,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    270768629195
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim on low limit
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim on low limit
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met indicating it requires attension

  12. Pass85,654 miles (+7,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,654 miles
    Test number
    835989366694
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep at reservoir pipework (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass78,568 miles (+6,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    639075205076
    • 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)

  14. Pass71,660 miles (-14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,660 miles
    Test number
    378020814041
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail71,674 miles (+61)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    179510643280
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  16. Fail71,613 miles (+106)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,613 miles
    Test number
    246746403152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers only work on one speed

  17. Fail71,507 miles (-96)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,507 miles
    Test number
    387691073064
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust clamp missing
    • NoteGearbox oil seal leaking
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  18. Pass71,603 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,603 miles
    Test number
    589083971110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,593 miles (+9,236)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    126475861176
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront pads not braking on full surface of the disc

  20. Pass62,357 miles (+2,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,357 miles
    Test number
    434971409317
    • NoteExhaust rear box n/s of the two clamps insecure

  21. Pass59,623 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    890536129115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,830 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,830 miles
    Test number
    773040339004
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteOffside front headlight main beam faulty. Motor sticking causing headlight to flicker.

  23. Fail58,824 miles (+3,930)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,824 miles
    Test number
    783540539022
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteOffside front headlight main beam faulty. Motor sticking causing headlight to flicker.

  24. Pass54,894 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,894 miles
    Test number
    443004447415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,537 miles (+21,387)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    931150217070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    554391456235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 GUD

Does S8 GUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 GUD expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 GUD?
The MOT on S8 GUD expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 GUD done?
S8 GUD was recorded at 109,886 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 4,041 miles a year.
Has S8 GUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GUD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S8 GUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 GUD find?
S8 GUD passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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