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Audi A8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc

Y251 HEPMOT history

Y251 HEP is a blue petrol Audi A8 first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,937 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 HEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 HEP was last recorded at 104,937 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 3,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,218 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,719 miles
Average per year
2,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,937 miles
  • 2025 – 101,218 miles
  • 2024 – 101,022 miles
  • 2023 – 100,892 miles
  • 2022 – 99,465 miles
  • 2021 – 97,824 miles
  • 2020 – 96,710 miles
  • 2019 – 94,798 miles
  • 2018 – 90,655 miles
  • 2017 – 88,917 miles
  • 2016 – 88,534 miles
  • 2015 – 86,865 miles
  • 2014 – 85,679 miles
  • 2013 – 85,017 miles
  • 2012 – 83,206 miles
  • 2011 – 81,996 miles
  • 2010 – 78,036 miles
  • 2009 – 73,650 miles
  • 2008 – 67,796 miles
  • 2007 – 64,066 miles
  • 2006 – 57,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,937 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,937 miles (+3,719)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,937 miles
    Test number
    598948975475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  2. Pass101,218 miles (+196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,218 miles
    Test number
    828200684257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  3. Pass101,022 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,022 miles
    Test number
    903117197833
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass100,892 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,892 miles
    Test number
    860285768394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,465 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,465 miles
    Test number
    857136693569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,824 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    219666266033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,710 miles (+1,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,710 miles
    Test number
    271054790209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished between tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished between tread

  8. Pass94,798 miles (+4,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,798 miles
    Test number
    144658373081
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass90,655 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,655 miles
    Test number
    813983354611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,917 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,917 miles
    Test number
    406464412470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,534 miles (+1,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    891104904019
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass86,865 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    559022305249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,679 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,679 miles
    Test number
    217079694476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,017 miles (+1,811)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,017 miles
    Test number
    628359293186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass83,206 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    339602402414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,996 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,996 miles
    Test number
    208489591161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,036 miles (+4,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    814850410238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass73,650 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,650 miles
    Test number
    673951309209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,796 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,796 miles
    Test number
    140779898135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,066 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    404823717297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    284373716212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y251 HEP

Does Y251 HEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 HEP is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y251 HEP?
The MOT on Y251 HEP is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 HEP done?
Y251 HEP was recorded at 104,937 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,341 miles a year.
Has Y251 HEP ever failed its MOT?
No. Y251 HEP has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y251 HEP 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 Y251 HEP find?
Y251 HEP passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 3 more.

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