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Audi A6

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,496 cc

S8 VLYMOT history

S8 VLY is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 195,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S8 VLY black Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
195,450 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VLY was last recorded at 195,450 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,442 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,450 miles
  • 2025 – 195,442 miles
  • 2024 – 195,426 miles
  • 2023 – 195,402 miles
  • 2022 – 195,325 miles
  • 2021 – 195,271 miles
  • 2020 – 195,245 miles
  • 2019 – 195,181 miles
  • 2018 – 195,076 miles
  • 2017 – 194,804 miles
  • 2016 – 193,717 miles
  • 2015 – 192,846 miles
  • 2014 – 191,900 miles
  • 2012 – 189,594 miles
  • 2011 – 188,688 miles
  • 2010 – 184,056 miles
  • 2009 – 175,196 miles
  • 2008 – 168,106 miles
  • 2007 – 161,463 miles
  • 2006 – 155,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySurface rust on all 4 brake discs

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    195,450 miles
    Test number
    658873396249
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on all 4 brake discs

  2. Fail195,450 miles (+8)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,450 miles
    Test number
    473025503209
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on all 4 brake discs

  3. Pass195,442 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    195,442 miles
    Test number
    559047894986
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass195,426 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    195,426 miles
    Test number
    985024186825
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass195,402 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    195,402 miles
    Test number
    252919851057
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass195,325 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    195,325 miles
    Test number
    911568392549
    • 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))

  7. Pass195,271 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    195,271 miles
    Test number
    729270713053
    • 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))

  8. Pass195,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    195,245 miles
    Test number
    283174213117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail195,245 miles (+64)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,245 miles
    Test number
    198856131275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass195,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    195,181 miles
    Test number
    136573391334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail195,181 miles (+105)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,181 miles
    Test number
    662426899529
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass195,076 miles (+272)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    195,076 miles
    Test number
    368534819751
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass194,804 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    194,804 miles
    Test number
    898281810139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass193,717 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    193,717 miles
    Test number
    959977292380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass192,846 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    192,846 miles
    Test number
    889883645124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail192,832 miles (+932)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,832 miles
    Test number
    236350445466
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass191,900 miles (+2,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    191,900 miles
    Test number
    289519134431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass189,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    189,594 miles
    Test number
    688623692103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail189,594 miles (+906)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,594 miles
    Test number
    806861592137
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass188,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    188,688 miles
    Test number
    885831581166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail188,688 miles (+4,632)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,688 miles
    Test number
    277869161412
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass184,056 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    184,056 miles
    Test number
    364501600496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail184,049 miles (+8,853)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,049 miles
    Test number
    192006690195
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass175,196 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    175,196 miles
    Test number
    984354899113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass168,106 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    168,106 miles
    Test number
    861023098151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail168,105 miles (+6,642)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,105 miles
    Test number
    302310098196
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass161,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    161,463 miles
    Test number
    161728357154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail161,463 miles (+6,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,463 miles
    Test number
    720777657116
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass155,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    155,306 miles
    Test number
    663765186170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 VLY

Does S8 VLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 VLY is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 VLY?
The MOT on S8 VLY is valid until 25 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 VLY done?
S8 VLY was recorded at 195,450 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,983 miles a year.
Has S8 VLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VLY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 VLY 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 VLY find?
S8 VLY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; surface rust on all 4 brake discs.

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