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Audi A8

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 3,936 cc

V8 DYDMOT history

V8 DYD is a blue diesel Audi A8 first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
197,391 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,936 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DYD was last recorded at 197,391 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,391 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,391 miles
  • 2024 – 190,234 miles
  • 2023 – 189,374 miles
  • 2022 – 185,000 miles
  • 2021 – 175,236 miles
  • 2020 – 167,641 miles
  • 2019 – 164,187 miles
  • 2018 – 157,738 miles
  • 2016 – 138,124 miles
  • 2015 – 127,398 miles
  • 2013 – 116,253 miles
  • 2012 – 107,328 miles
  • 2011 – 92,603 miles
  • 2009 – 65,496 miles
  • 2008 – 50,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,391 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt anchor outer cover missing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,391 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    197,391 miles
    Test number
    659553802975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail197,391 miles (+1,685)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,391 miles
    Test number
    951397657853
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,706 miles (+5,472)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    195,706 miles
    Test number
    533051061721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass190,234 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,234 miles
    Test number
    815730841843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail190,234 miles (+860)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,234 miles
    Test number
    506986439211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall 245.40.20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,374 miles (+4,374)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    189,374 miles
    Test number
    762917628086
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass185,000 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    185,000 miles
    Test number
    186348961826
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail185,000 miles (+9,764)2 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,000 miles
    Test number
    869510115275
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245.40.20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass175,236 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    175,236 miles
    Test number
    348061863234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt anchor outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Fail175,115 miles (+7,474)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,115 miles
    Test number
    309068455752
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.40.20.YXL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt anchor outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass167,641 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,641 miles
    Test number
    940167591923
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt anchor outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Pass164,187 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,187 miles
    Test number
    314813813938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt anchor outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

  13. Fail164,187 miles (+6,449)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,187 miles
    Test number
    469454199630
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Stone chip windscreen zone A exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt anchor outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

  14. Pass157,738 miles (+10,163)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    157,738 miles
    Test number
    553156305218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass147,575 miles (+9,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,575 miles
    Test number
    760131193568
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass138,124 miles (+10,726)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,124 miles
    Test number
    551137196613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,398 miles (+7,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    127,398 miles
    Test number
    825442170030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass120,334 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,334 miles
    Test number
    396903505068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,253 miles (+8,925)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,253 miles
    Test number
    267132123320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  20. Pass107,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    157552532395
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail107,328 miles (+14,725)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    369532932383
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass92,603 miles (+27,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    346016021306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,496 miles (+15,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    654170059333
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsr tyre side wall slightly damaged

  24. Pass50,299 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    404337558476
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall slight damage

Questions about V8 DYD

Does V8 DYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DYD is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 DYD?
The MOT on V8 DYD is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 DYD done?
V8 DYD was recorded at 197,391 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 8,302 miles a year.
Has V8 DYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DYD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 DYD 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 V8 DYD find?
V8 DYD passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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