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Audi A8

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,204 cc

S8 WNLMOT history

S8 WNL is a black petrol Audi A8 first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
157,532 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 WNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 WNL was last recorded at 157,532 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,184 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
7,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,532 miles
  • 2025 – 157,184 miles
  • 2024 – 155,903 miles
  • 2023 – 155,254 miles
  • 2022 – 154,786 miles
  • 2021 – 153,824 miles
  • 2020 – 153,652 miles
  • 2019 – 153,124 miles
  • 2018 – 152,099 miles
  • 2017 – 150,379 miles
  • 2015 – 148,146 miles
  • 2014 – 145,777 miles
  • 2013 – 143,280 miles
  • 2012 – 140,651 miles
  • 2011 – 76,712 miles
  • 2010 – 42,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,532 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm, central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm, central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine and under body covers

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,532 miles (+348)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    157,532 miles
    Test number
    935616012777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm, central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm, central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,184 miles (+1,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,184 miles
    Test number
    895006914341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,903 miles (+649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,903 miles
    Test number
    817884972330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,254 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,254 miles
    Test number
    335836066376
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Fail155,254 miles (+468)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,254 miles
    Test number
    841288566684
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,786 miles (+962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,786 miles
    Test number
    641566840161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,824 miles
    Test number
    438870539232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,824 miles (+172)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,824 miles
    Test number
    808318711210
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass153,652 miles (+528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,652 miles
    Test number
    317072390637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers
    • AdvisoryTpms fault

  10. Pass153,124 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,124 miles
    Test number
    472943436569
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers

  11. Fail153,124 miles (+1,025)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,124 miles
    Test number
    178784097014
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers

  12. Pass152,099 miles (+1,720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    152,099 miles
    Test number
    146458114020
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill cover
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  13. Pass150,379 miles (+2,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    150,379 miles
    Test number
    233852370649
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass148,146 miles (+2,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    148,146 miles
    Test number
    169651998884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers

  15. Pass145,777 miles (+2,497)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,777 miles
    Test number
    729393464335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  16. Pass143,280 miles (+2,629)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    143,280 miles
    Test number
    745964663305
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass140,651 miles (+27,647)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    140,651 miles
    Test number
    727613562322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    113,004 miles
    Test number
    106036002453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,004 miles (+36,292)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,004 miles
    Test number
    219156102061
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass76,712 miles (+34,545)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,712 miles
    Test number
    259077701051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,167 miles
    Test number
    492968500027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 WNL

Does S8 WNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 WNL is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 WNL?
The MOT on S8 WNL is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 WNL done?
S8 WNL was recorded at 157,532 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,001 miles a year.
Has S8 WNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 WNL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 WNL 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 WNL find?
S8 WNL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm, central bush; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 5 more.

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