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Audi A8

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,771 cc

S8 SXXMOT history

S8 SXX is a blue petrol Audi A8 first used on 11 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
147,838 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SXX was last recorded at 147,838 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 6,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,557 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,281 miles
Average per year
6,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,838 miles
  • 2022 – 141,557 miles
  • 2021 – 134,879 miles
  • 2020 – 129,450 miles
  • 2019 – 118,691 miles
  • 2018 – 111,381 miles
  • 2017 – 105,010 miles
  • 2016 – 99,084 miles
  • 2015 – 93,416 miles
  • 2014 – 85,278 miles
  • 2013 – 79,099 miles
  • 2012 – 70,798 miles
  • 2011 – 60,809 miles
  • 2010 – 49,503 miles
  • 2009 – 39,975 miles
  • 2008 – 36,620 miles
  • 2007 – 31,200 miles
  • 2006 – 27,351 miles
  • 2005 – 21,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,838 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,838 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,838 miles
    Test number
    793732550582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,557 miles (+6,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,557 miles
    Test number
    485045373278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,879 miles (+5,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,879 miles
    Test number
    536104208298
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,450 miles (+10,759)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,450 miles
    Test number
    454883154398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,691 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,691 miles
    Test number
    917294421353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,381 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,381 miles
    Test number
    604965473765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,010 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,010 miles
    Test number
    126663631888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,084 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,084 miles
    Test number
    127187504470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,416 miles (+89)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    248696495096
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust flexy nearside deteriating
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail93,327 miles (+8,049)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    666440395096
    • FailureOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass85,278 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,278 miles
    Test number
    777413594065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  12. Fail85,216 miles (+6,117)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,216 miles
    Test number
    177396784019
    • FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass79,099 miles (+8,301)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,099 miles
    Test number
    406458293070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,798 miles (+9,989)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,798 miles
    Test number
    157343992450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,809 miles (+11,306)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,809 miles
    Test number
    326850881092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,503 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,503 miles
    Test number
    851965880066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,485 miles (+9,510)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,485 miles
    Test number
    170184480018
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass39,975 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,975 miles
    Test number
    261540219420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,620 miles
    Test number
    503742998122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail36,620 miles (+5,420)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,620 miles
    Test number
    134092798126
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass31,200 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,200 miles
    Test number
    301379597112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,351 miles (+5,616)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,351 miles
    Test number
    563758906256
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass21,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    21,735 miles
    Test number
    214297505287
    • 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)

Questions about S8 SXX

Does S8 SXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 SXX expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 SXX?
The MOT on S8 SXX expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 SXX done?
S8 SXX was recorded at 147,838 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
Has S8 SXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SXX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on S8 SXX 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 SXX find?
S8 SXX passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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