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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,172 cc

S8 XSDMOT history

S8 XSD is a black petrol Audi S8 first used on 13 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
150,903 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XSD was last recorded at 150,903 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2016: 139,502 miles, lower than 139,561 miles on 23 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,874 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
6,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,903 miles
  • 2025 – 150,726 miles
  • 2024 – 150,032 miles
  • 2023 – 149,521 miles
  • 2022 – 148,617 miles
  • 2021 – 148,159 miles
  • 2020 – 146,901 miles
  • 2019 – 144,454 miles
  • 2018 – 142,801 miles
  • 2017 – 140,928 miles
  • 2016 – 139,502 miles
  • 2015 – 131,879 miles
  • 2013 – 123,533 miles
  • 2012 – 115,512 miles
  • 2011 – 100,477 miles
  • 2010 – 84,216 miles
  • 2009 – 55,532 miles
  • 2008 – 23,203 miles
  • 2007 – 20,588 miles
  • 2006 – 17,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,903 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    150,903 miles
    Test number
    878345514591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail150,874 miles (+148)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,874 miles
    Test number
    538390513144
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,726 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    150,726 miles
    Test number
    398930696159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,032 miles
    Test number
    587952598851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,032 miles (+511)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,032 miles
    Test number
    502235915903
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 cloudy lenses different bulbs fitted each side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass149,521 miles (+904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,521 miles
    Test number
    318953789847
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass148,617 miles (+458)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,617 miles
    Test number
    413370437266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass148,159 miles (+1,258)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,159 miles
    Test number
    171747632402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass146,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,901 miles
    Test number
    839651806448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail146,901 miles (+2,447)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,901 miles
    Test number
    225777580348
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass144,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    144,454 miles
    Test number
    971612014702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail144,454 miles (+1,653)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,454 miles
    Test number
    114771702149
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety latch (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour blue tint (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass142,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,801 miles
    Test number
    482850967078
    • AdvisoryFront wiper motor slow partial seizure poss

  14. Fail142,800 miles (+1,872)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,800 miles
    Test number
    652038764250
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper motor slow partial seizure poss

  15. Pass140,928 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,928 miles
    Test number
    874047512486
    • 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)

  16. Fail140,923 miles (+1,421)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,923 miles
    Test number
    414578302491
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour blue tint (1.7.5b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass139,502 miles (-59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    139,502 miles
    Test number
    422568893557
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  18. Fail139,561 miles (+7,682)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,561 miles
    Test number
    835571126301
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  19. Pass131,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    131,879 miles
    Test number
    788885855060
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

  20. Fail131,879 miles (+8,346)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,879 miles
    Test number
    147259645032
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

  21. Pass123,533 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    419342513491
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail123,528 miles (+8,016)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,528 miles
    Test number
    366882913349
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass115,512 miles (+15,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,512 miles
    Test number
    407384612302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass100,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,477 miles
    Test number
    465545611355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail100,472 miles (+16,256)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,472 miles
    Test number
    917275011379
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass84,216 miles (+28,684)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    133803620352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged

  27. Pass55,532 miles (+32,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,532 miles
    Test number
    393740229425
    • NoteBrakes to be checked all round.

  28. Pass23,203 miles (+2,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,203 miles
    Test number
    330574148094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass20,588 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,588 miles
    Test number
    104263837493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,213 miles
    Test number
    990164426067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 XSD

Does S8 XSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XSD is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XSD?
The MOT on S8 XSD is valid until 6 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 XSD done?
S8 XSD was recorded at 150,903 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,458 miles a year.
Has S8 XSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XSD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 XSD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 XSD find?
S8 XSD passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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