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Audi A8

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,172 cc

S8 TRYMOT history

S8 TRY is a blue petrol Audi A8 first used on 10 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
103,269 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 TRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 TRY was last recorded at 103,269 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 2,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,805 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,464 miles
Average per year
4,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,269 miles
  • 2021 – 100,805 miles
  • 2020 – 98,439 miles
  • 2019 – 96,203 miles
  • 2018 – 93,704 miles
  • 2017 – 90,084 miles
  • 2016 – 87,236 miles
  • 2015 – 84,100 miles
  • 2014 – 82,142 miles
  • 2013 – 80,712 miles
  • 2012 – 79,286 miles
  • 2011 – 77,198 miles
  • 2010 – 69,095 miles
  • 2009 – 59,049 miles
  • 2008 – 52,647 miles
  • 2007 – 41,898 miles
  • 2006 – 31,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,269 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,269 miles (+2,464)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,269 miles
    Test number
    199878562337
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,805 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,805 miles
    Test number
    567321959821
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail100,805 miles (+2,366)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,805 miles
    Test number
    638517784212
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,439 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,439 miles
    Test number
    851064007571
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,438 miles (+2,235)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    893672751767
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,203 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,203 miles
    Test number
    335853581511
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GUEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail96,203 miles (+2,499)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,203 miles
    Test number
    730760883853
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GUEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,704 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,704 miles
    Test number
    693216718041
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail93,704 miles (+3,620)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,704 miles
    Test number
    561426430115
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass90,084 miles (+2,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,084 miles
    Test number
    342111495576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  11. Pass87,236 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    212633195734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,100 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    227084547207
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass84,101 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,101 miles
    Test number
    927362613054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,142 miles
    Test number
    658624234253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,142 miles (+1,430)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,142 miles
    Test number
    175182234265
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass80,712 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,712 miles
    Test number
    857980653241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,286 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    319097252273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,285 miles (+2,087)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    277435852227
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass77,198 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    319270251299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,196 miles (+8,101)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,196 miles
    Test number
    616378141234
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass69,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    761849030208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,095 miles (+10,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    382339230274
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass59,049 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,049 miles
    Test number
    503461759202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,647 miles (+135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    210959748249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  25. Fail52,512 miles (+10,614)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,512 miles
    Test number
    192865748208
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  26. Pass41,898 miles (+10,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,898 miles
    Test number
    294854247278
    • NoteRear no plate starting to deteriote

  27. Pass31,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,347 miles
    Test number
    351298286013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 TRY

Does S8 TRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 TRY expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 TRY?
The MOT on S8 TRY expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 TRY done?
S8 TRY was recorded at 103,269 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 4,329 miles a year.
Has S8 TRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 TRY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 TRY 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 TRY find?
S8 TRY passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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