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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 4,172 cc

S8 JHVMOT history

S8 JHV is a black diesel Audi A8 first used on 23 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
160,685 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 JHV was last recorded at 160,685 miles on 14 May 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,673 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,685 miles
  • 2024 – 153,632 miles
  • 2023 – 146,320 miles
  • 2021 – 141,828 miles
  • 2020 – 132,107 miles
  • 2019 – 124,452 miles
  • 2018 – 116,482 miles
  • 2017 – 106,658 miles
  • 2016 – 93,716 miles
  • 2015 – 79,009 miles
  • 2014 – 59,914 miles
  • 2013 – 45,254 miles
  • 2012 – 39,699 miles
  • 2011 – 34,415 miles
  • 2010 – 29,694 miles
  • 2009 – 23,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,685 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,685 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,685 miles
    Test number
    807870528650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail160,673 miles (+7,041)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,673 miles
    Test number
    625998706356
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,632 miles (+7,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,632 miles
    Test number
    323868721400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,320 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,320 miles
    Test number
    866442159997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,828 miles (+9,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,828 miles
    Test number
    509753812019
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under covers fitted

  6. Pass132,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,107 miles
    Test number
    406968678859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,107 miles (+7,655)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,107 miles
    Test number
    709876148756
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,452 miles (+7,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,452 miles
    Test number
    442482596147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers & under trays fitted

  9. Pass116,482 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,482 miles
    Test number
    793116152472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  10. Fail116,477 miles (+9,819)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,477 miles
    Test number
    683357561013
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  11. Pass106,658 miles (+12,942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,658 miles
    Test number
    884584255377
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass93,716 miles (+14,707)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,716 miles
    Test number
    221032609269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,009 miles (+19,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,009 miles
    Test number
    128803965132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,914 miles (+14,660)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    245371674108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,254 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    197259983193
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail45,253 miles (+5,554)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,253 miles
    Test number
    125485883147
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass39,699 miles (+5,284)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    535266462144
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight oil leak from auto box pan

  18. Pass34,415 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,415 miles
    Test number
    447485871183
    • NoteN/S/F tyre scrubbing slightly

  19. Fail34,388 miles (+4,694)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    127218261121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

  20. Pass29,694 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,694 miles
    Test number
    271384980426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,951 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,951 miles
    Test number
    652061779188
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut - no cords exsposed
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cut - no cords exsposed

Questions about S8 JHV

Does S8 JHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 JHV expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 JHV?
The MOT on S8 JHV expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 JHV done?
S8 JHV was recorded at 160,685 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 8,600 miles a year.
Has S8 JHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JHV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 JHV 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 JHV find?
S8 JHV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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