
Audi A7
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,967 cc
S8 XHLMOT history
S8 XHL is a black diesel Audi A7 first used on 15 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 182,849 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 May 2027
- Mileage
- 182,849 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 15,779 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 XHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A7
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 15 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 XHL was last recorded at 182,849 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,722 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,127 miles
- Average per year
- 15,779 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,849 miles
- 2025 – 181,722 miles
- 2024 – 179,308 miles
- 2023 – 157,558 miles
- 2022 – 129,538 miles
- 2021 – 106,902 miles
- 2020 – 82,824 miles
- 2019 – 59,905 miles
- 2017 – 43,479 miles
- 2016 – 21,970 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 10 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,849 miles (+1,127)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2027
- Odometer
- 182,849 miles
- Test number
- 630097124705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass181,722 miles (+2,414)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2026
- Odometer
- 181,722 miles
- Test number
- 827345429460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass179,308 miles (+21,750)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 179,308 miles
- Test number
- 632782848655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,558 miles (+3,977)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 157,558 miles
- Test number
- 757353678500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,581 miles (+134)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 153,581 miles
- Test number
- 111699341492
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail153,447 miles (+23,909)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,447 miles
- Test number
- 209365385690
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,538 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 129,538 miles
- Test number
- 770031633969
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail129,536 miles (+22,634)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,536 miles
- Test number
- 501426873291
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass106,902 miles (+24,078)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 106,902 miles
- Test number
- 939537054173
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,824 miles (+22,919)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 82,824 miles
- Test number
- 966803732615
- 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))
Pass59,905 miles (+16,426)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 59,905 miles
- Test number
- 445943603659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,479 miles (+14,455)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 43,479 miles
- Test number
- 314604073992
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,024 miles (+7,054)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 29,024 miles
- Test number
- 581416528398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 21,970 miles
- Test number
- 878681758545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 XHL
- Does S8 XHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XHL is valid until 24 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 XHL?
- The MOT on S8 XHL is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 XHL done?
- S8 XHL was recorded at 182,849 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 15,779 miles a year.
- Has S8 XHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 XHL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on S8 XHL 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 XHL find?
- S8 XHL passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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