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Audi A8

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,172 cc

S8 YKMMOT history

S8 YKM is a silver petrol Audi A8 first used on 16 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,942 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 YKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 YKM was last recorded at 166,942 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,931 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,011 miles
Average per year
5,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,942 miles
  • 2025 – 165,931 miles
  • 2024 – 163,668 miles
  • 2021 – 163,331 miles
  • 2016 – 162,335 miles
  • 2015 – 158,094 miles
  • 2014 – 155,134 miles
  • 2013 – 149,262 miles
  • 2012 – 138,579 miles
  • 2011 – 123,516 miles
  • 2010 – 111,296 miles
  • 2009 – 97,807 miles
  • 2008 – 82,950 miles
  • 2007 – 70,482 miles
  • 2006 – 58,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,942 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [and starting to crack]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [and starting to crack]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight play in front suspension arm inner bush [rear most arm at bottom]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,942 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,942 miles
    Test number
    214744784243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,931 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,931 miles
    Test number
    714522785661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,668 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,668 miles
    Test number
    704240624199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [and starting to crack] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [and starting to crack] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension arm inner bush [rear most arm at bottom]

  4. Fail163,665 miles (+334)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,665 miles
    Test number
    933655262555
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [and starting to crack] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [and starting to crack] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension arm inner bush [rear most arm at bottom]

  5. Pass163,331 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    163,331 miles
    Test number
    290043072142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail163,331 miles (+996)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,331 miles
    Test number
    159398417203
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  7. Pass162,335 miles (+4,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    162,335 miles
    Test number
    189737193394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm rubber bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have cuts to side wall not showing any cords

  8. Pass158,094 miles (+2,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    158,094 miles
    Test number
    439464505174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass155,134 miles (+5,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    155,134 miles
    Test number
    415024814177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass149,262 miles (+10,683)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    149,262 miles
    Test number
    147618123173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight bulge in outer wall

  11. Pass138,579 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    138,579 miles
    Test number
    326372422126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail138,579 miles (+15,063)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,579 miles
    Test number
    257562222430
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass123,516 miles (+12,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    123,516 miles
    Test number
    227113621436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass111,296 miles (+13,489)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    111,296 miles
    Test number
    252826720185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass97,807 miles (+14,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,807 miles
    Test number
    951251239153
    • 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. Pass82,950 miles (+12,468)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    973620838134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,482 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    500621737164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront & rear reg plates deteriorated

  18. Fail70,478 miles (+12,427)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,478 miles
    Test number
    641480137123
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront & rear reg plates deteriorated

  19. Pass58,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,051 miles
    Test number
    170140236132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 YKM

Does S8 YKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 YKM is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 YKM?
The MOT on S8 YKM is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 YKM done?
S8 YKM was recorded at 166,942 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,366 miles a year.
Has S8 YKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 YKM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 YKM 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 YKM find?
S8 YKM passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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