
Audi A8
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,771 cc
X38 XEXMOT history
X38 XEX is a black petrol Audi A8 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 192,618 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 12 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,804 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X38 XEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A8
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,771 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X38 XEX was last recorded at 192,618 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 9,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,187 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,431 miles
- Average per year
- 5,804 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,618 miles
- 2025 – 183,187 miles
- 2024 – 173,294 miles
- 2023 – 165,598 miles
- 2022 – 156,172 miles
- 2021 – 153,801 miles
- 2012 – 149,046 miles
- 2011 – 145,051 miles
- 2010 – 137,108 miles
- 2008 – 118,575 miles
- 2007 – 95,642 miles
- 2006 – 77,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges close to limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked/perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,618 miles (+9,431)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 192,618 miles
- Test number
- 469881812438
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass183,187 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 183,187 miles
- Test number
- 206558925873
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail183,173 miles (+12)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,173 miles
- Test number
- 108507200733
- MajorAnti-roll bar insecurely attached nearside front (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Fail183,161 miles (+9,867)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,161 miles
- Test number
- 390721038416
- MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,294 miles (+16)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 173,294 miles
- Test number
- 471402664516
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail173,278 miles (+7,680)1 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,278 miles
- Test number
- 607622023730
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass165,598 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 165,598 miles
- Test number
- 758164892262
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail165,598 miles (+9,426)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,598 miles
- Test number
- 801728439107
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass156,172 miles (+5)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 156,172 miles
- Test number
- 793082216785
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BRACKET DETACHED FROM CALIPER - SECURED WITH CABLE TIE (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension arm ball joints to hub carrier pinch bolt locking device poor
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor wires cut
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension arm ball joints to hub carrier pinch bolt locking device poor (weld)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad wear sensor wire cut
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension subframe corroded and has been painted over
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail156,167 miles (+76)1 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,167 miles
- Test number
- 196979972469
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BRACKET DETACHED FROM CALIPER - SECURED WITH CABLE TIE (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension arms to hub carrier pinch bolt locking device poor
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor wires cut
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension arms to hub carrier pinch bolt locking device poor
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad wear sensor wire cut
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension subframe corroded and has been painted over
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail156,091 miles (+2,290)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,091 miles
- Test number
- 895161172749
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass153,801 miles (+4,755)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 153,801 miles
- Test number
- 523724164336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,046 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 149,046 miles
- Test number
- 635557552212
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail149,032 miles (+3,981)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,032 miles
- Test number
- 219951492167
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass145,051 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 145,051 miles
- Test number
- 185935031016
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail145,051 miles (+7,943)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,051 miles
- Test number
- 519912331080
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass137,108 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 137,108 miles
- Test number
- 153098340058
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/S track rod end gaiter split.
Fail137,104 miles (+21)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,104 miles
- Test number
- 281186140089
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteO/S track rod end gaiter split.
Fail137,083 miles (+18,508)6 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,083 miles
- Test number
- 362832040013
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/f washer jet inop
Pass118,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 118,575 miles
- Test number
- 831185118314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,575 miles (+22,933)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,575 miles
- Test number
- 691819108346
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass95,642 miles (+18,221)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 95,642 miles
- Test number
- 923122707304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 77,421 miles
- Test number
- 523103296205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X38 XEX
- Does X38 XEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 XEX is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X38 XEX?
- The MOT on X38 XEX is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X38 XEX done?
- X38 XEX was recorded at 192,618 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,804 miles a year.
- Has X38 XEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X38 XEX has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on X38 XEX 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 X38 XEX find?
- X38 XEX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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