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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc

S8 XTDMOT history

S8 XTD is a black petrol Audi A8 first used on 22 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,230 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XTD was last recorded at 140,230 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 4,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,113 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,117 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,230 miles
  • 2024 – 136,113 miles
  • 2016 – 135,996 miles
  • 2015 – 135,741 miles
  • 2014 – 130,228 miles
  • 2013 – 126,358 miles
  • 2012 – 115,640 miles
  • 2011 – 105,829 miles
  • 2010 – 95,347 miles
  • 2009 – 85,006 miles
  • 2008 – 73,871 miles
  • 2007 – 63,856 miles
  • 2006 – 54,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front on callipers (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    327687253854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front on callipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,230 miles (+4,117)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,230 miles
    Test number
    151793142939
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,113 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,113 miles
    Test number
    552458424555
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,996 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,996 miles
    Test number
    736933413861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  5. Fail135,993 miles (+252)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,993 miles
    Test number
    251103131687
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  6. Pass135,741 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,741 miles
    Test number
    214936709690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  7. Pass135,732 miles (+5,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,732 miles
    Test number
    716049055122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass130,228 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    130,228 miles
    Test number
    299151394199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvis both rear tyres has 3mm left

  9. Fail130,226 miles (+3,868)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,226 miles
    Test number
    887370774139
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvis both rear tyres has 3mm

  10. Pass126,358 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,358 miles
    Test number
    788204743139
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail126,358 miles (+10,718)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,358 miles
    Test number
    418394343162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass115,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,640 miles
    Test number
    556381622138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,640 miles (+9,811)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,640 miles
    Test number
    836031322181
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  14. Pass105,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    986850711191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,829 miles (+10,482)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    955820511156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass95,347 miles (+10,341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,347 miles
    Test number
    921721410104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,006 miles (+11,135)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,006 miles
    Test number
    521142419171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,871 miles (+10,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,871 miles
    Test number
    291149308478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,856 miles (+9,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,856 miles
    Test number
    261623317128
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leaking from gearbox output shaft area (onto exhaust pipe)

  20. Pass54,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,022 miles
    Test number
    674561916168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 XTD

Does S8 XTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XTD is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XTD?
The MOT on S8 XTD is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 XTD done?
S8 XTD was recorded at 140,230 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has S8 XTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XTD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on S8 XTD 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 XTD find?
S8 XTD passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front on callipers; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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