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Audi A8

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 3,697 cc

V8 GUDMOT history

V8 GUD is a gold petrol Audi A8 first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,090 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,697 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GUD was last recorded at 156,090 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,026 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
2,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,090 miles
  • 2025 – 156,026 miles
  • 2024 – 155,963 miles
  • 2023 – 155,864 miles
  • 2022 – 155,646 miles
  • 2021 – 155,262 miles
  • 2020 – 154,476 miles
  • 2019 – 152,566 miles
  • 2018 – 148,814 miles
  • 2017 – 143,654 miles
  • 2016 – 142,687 miles
  • 2014 – 139,794 miles
  • 2013 – 136,833 miles
  • 2012 – 130,496 miles
  • 2011 – 127,341 miles
  • 2010 – 122,089 miles
  • 2009 – 117,578 miles
  • 2008 – 111,806 miles
  • 2006 – 104,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,090 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront NSF and OSF fog lamps have a blue hue, advise standard white colour bulbs are fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank straps corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR and OSR (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,090 miles (+64)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,090 miles
    Test number
    243874913430
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront NSF and OSF fog lamps have a blue hue, advise standard white colour bulbs are fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR and OSR (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass156,026 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,026 miles
    Test number
    433776288899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,963 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,963 miles
    Test number
    645068092752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,864 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    155,864 miles
    Test number
    373089912657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,646 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,646 miles
    Test number
    938629023631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,262 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,262 miles
    Test number
    134113550201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,476 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,476 miles
    Test number
    340128717599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,566 miles (+3,752)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,566 miles
    Test number
    616806000531
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass148,814 miles (+5,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    148,814 miles
    Test number
    153424659605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass143,654 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,654 miles
    Test number
    291970114237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,687 miles (+2,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,687 miles
    Test number
    875962297780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass139,794 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    139,794 miles
    Test number
    879557714229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,833 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,833 miles
    Test number
    145301323242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,496 miles (+3,155)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    130,496 miles
    Test number
    127252402205
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass127,341 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    268180611243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront inner barke disc's badley corroded

  16. Fail127,328 miles (+5,239)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,328 miles
    Test number
    495903101237
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront inner barke disc's badley corroded

  17. Pass122,089 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,089 miles
    Test number
    863593890131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,578 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    117,578 miles
    Test number
    763738299161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,806 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    550727608280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    109,601 miles
    Test number
    152387638445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,601 miles (+5,195)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,601 miles
    Test number
    612665238058
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass104,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    104,406 miles
    Test number
    511223166333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,406 miles (+6,602)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,406 miles
    Test number
    220722566323
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass97,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    97,804 miles
    Test number
    303947046198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,804 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,804 miles
    Test number
    581366846193
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V8 GUD

Does V8 GUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GUD is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GUD?
The MOT on V8 GUD is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GUD done?
V8 GUD was recorded at 156,090 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,893 miles a year.
Has V8 GUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GUD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on V8 GUD 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 GUD find?
V8 GUD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front nsf and osf fog lamps have a blue hue, advise standard white colour bulbs are fitted; nearside front coil spring corroded heavily corroded, and 7 more.

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