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Audi A8

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 5,204 cc

S8 GVGMOT history

S8 GVG is a black petrol Audi A8 first used on 18 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
187,322 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GVG was last recorded at 187,322 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 10,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,178 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,144 miles
Average per year
10,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,322 miles
  • 2025 – 177,178 miles
  • 2024 – 169,197 miles
  • 2022 – 165,182 miles
  • 2021 – 161,845 miles
  • 2019 – 149,360 miles
  • 2018 – 143,050 miles
  • 2017 – 134,821 miles
  • 2016 – 128,206 miles
  • 2015 – 111,318 miles
  • 2014 – 84,945 miles
  • 2013 – 55,322 miles
  • 2012 – 29,585 miles
  • 2011 – 18,890 miles
  • 2010 – 14,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,322 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,322 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    187,322 miles
    Test number
    924885223209
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Fail187,322 miles (+10,144)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,322 miles
    Test number
    109576133988
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass177,178 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,178 miles
    Test number
    434309114151
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail177,178 miles (+7,981)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,178 miles
    Test number
    564963176520
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass169,197 miles (+463)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    169,197 miles
    Test number
    665185362271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering testable components
  6. Pass168,734 miles (+3,552)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,734 miles
    Test number
    305224826073
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass165,182 miles (+3,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,182 miles
    Test number
    327293143664
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips to windscreen
  8. Pass161,845 miles (+12,485)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,845 miles
    Test number
    429948310774
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass149,360 miles (+6,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    190709057846
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass143,050 miles (+8,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,050 miles
    Test number
    424366101270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass134,821 miles (+6,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,821 miles
    Test number
    193691704790
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass128,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,206 miles
    Test number
    903251599302
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  13. Fail128,206 miles (+16,888)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,206 miles
    Test number
    788631469617
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative o/s and n/s (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  14. Pass111,318 miles (+26,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,318 miles
    Test number
    359205055172
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass84,945 miles (+29,623)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    646470454190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
  16. Pass55,322 miles (+25,737)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    526954453199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,585 miles (+10,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,585 miles
    Test number
    539912952140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass18,890 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,890 miles
    Test number
    319607651136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,514 miles
    Test number
    434454240185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 GVG

Does S8 GVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GVG is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 GVG?
The MOT on S8 GVG is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 GVG done?
S8 GVG was recorded at 187,322 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 10,520 miles a year.
Has S8 GVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GVG has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 GVG 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 GVG find?
S8 GVG passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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