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Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 5,204 cc

S8 HVYMOT history

S8 HVY is a grey petrol Audi A8 first used on 15 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,100 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 HVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 HVY was last recorded at 134,100 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,138 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,962 miles
Average per year
6,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,100 miles
  • 2025 – 132,138 miles
  • 2024 – 129,730 miles
  • 2022 – 126,033 miles
  • 2021 – 123,094 miles
  • 2020 – 112,951 miles
  • 2019 – 108,766 miles
  • 2018 – 102,283 miles
  • 2017 – 96,847 miles
  • 2016 – 92,298 miles
  • 2015 – 81,715 miles
  • 2014 – 78,104 miles
  • 2013 – 64,649 miles
  • 2012 – 52,728 miles
  • 2011 – 37,505 miles
  • 2010 – 28,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,100 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,100 miles (+1,962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,100 miles
    Test number
    637438759123
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass132,138 miles (+2,408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,138 miles
    Test number
    415634078693
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Front wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 2 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass129,730 miles (+3,697)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,730 miles
    Test number
    687145327717
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass126,033 miles (+2,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,033 miles
    Test number
    384814103828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Pass123,094 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,094 miles
    Test number
    541952589482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,951 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,951 miles
    Test number
    439603243680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,766 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,766 miles
    Test number
    722598576294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,283 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,283 miles
    Test number
    960964431833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,847 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,847 miles
    Test number
    921045420704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,846 miles (+4,548)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,846 miles
    Test number
    979781515978
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass92,298 miles (+10,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,298 miles
    Test number
    521538340807
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  12. Pass81,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    808814985177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  13. Fail81,715 miles (+3,611)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    888826575191
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass78,104 miles (+13,455)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,104 miles
    Test number
    238824164132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,649 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,649 miles
    Test number
    769751033184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  16. Fail64,649 miles (+11,921)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,649 miles
    Test number
    229211533172
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass52,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,728 miles
    Test number
    405915932163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,728 miles (+15,223)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,728 miles
    Test number
    668250832130
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChunks out of o/s/f inner wall advice new tyre
  19. Pass37,505 miles (+9,479)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,505 miles
    Test number
    578131431122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,026 miles
    Test number
    214967670426
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S8 HVY

Does S8 HVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 HVY is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 HVY?
The MOT on S8 HVY is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 HVY done?
S8 HVY was recorded at 134,100 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,722 miles a year.
Has S8 HVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 HVY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on S8 HVY 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 HVY find?
S8 HVY passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front, and 2 more.

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