AUDI A8 A8DBU has 23 MOTs

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This 2002 AUDI A8 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 181,489 miles 8 months ago on Saturday 25th October 2025 at 16:20.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 24th October 2026.

A8DBU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 2026181,489 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202413TH SEPTEMBER 2025181,459 MI
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20222ND DECEMBER 2023181,361 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202124TH FEBRUARY 2022180,988 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 201916TH NOVEMBER 2020178,243 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED1ST MAY 2019178,242 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Coolant Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Alloy Road Wheel Rim Has Weld Repair To Inner Edge
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Outer Where Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Outer Where Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Inner Rear Most Where Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Inner Rear Most Where Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH APRIL 201817TH APRIL 2019172,618 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201717TH APRIL 2018169,005 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Also It Has Cracks All Over And Middle Surface (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has Cracks All Over And Middle Surface
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Start Perishing
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  6. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Underside Components
FAILED13TH APRIL 2017169,005 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml Light On
  2. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Also It Has Cracks All Over And Middle Surface (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has Cracks All Over And Middle Surface
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Start Perishing
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  7. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Underside Components
PASSED30TH MARCH 201617TH APRIL 2017162,601 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Bay Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
PASSED10TH APRIL 201517TH APRIL 2016157,640 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Bald On Inner And Outer Edges
PASSED16TH APRIL 201417TH APRIL 2015153,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s/f, O/s/f, N/s/r Tyres Bald On Inner Edges
FAILED7TH APRIL 2014153,198 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  9. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  10. USER ENTERED - N/s/f, O/s/f, N/s/r Tyres Bald On Inner Edges
PASSED18TH APRIL 201317TH APRIL 2014148,847 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED6TH JULY 20115TH JULY 2012147,611 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED4TH JULY 2011147,611 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Inner Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED20TH APRIL 2011147,575 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20102ND FEBRUARY 2011145,577 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner And Outer Edges And Close To Limits.
FAILED22ND JANUARY 2010145,514 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner And Outer Edges And Close To Limits.
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 200820TH SEPTEMBER 2009139,528 MI
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 2008139,528 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Level On Min.
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 200720TH SEPTEMBER 2008133,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Number Plate Fading
  5. USER ENTERED - Offside Door Mirror Discoloured
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Smearing On Front Screen
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20067TH SEPTEMBER 2007127,612 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not In A Clean Condition But Function Not Impaired (1.1.4a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Deteriorated, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A8DBU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

A8DBU MOT Comments

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A8DBU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 181,489 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,891 miles

A8DBU FAQs

This Audi A8 with registration A8DBU was manufactured on Wednesday 11th September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 181,489 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 7,891 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Audi A8 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A8DBU has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A8 has had 42 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A8 is currently SORN .

Does A8DBU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 A8DBU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A8DBU Taxed?

No, as of Friday 26th June 2026 A8DBU does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does A8DBU MOT expire?

The current MOT for A8DBU will expire in 4 months on Saturday 24th October 2026. Read more

When did A8DBU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A8DBU was on Saturday 25th October 2025 at 16:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A8DBU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for A8DBU we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A8DBU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for A8DBU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A8DBU?

A8DBU is registered as a 2002 Audi A8. Read more

How many miles has A8DBU done?

The odometer reading for A8DBU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 181,489 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,891 miles per year. Read more

How old is A8DBU?

The vehicle A8DBU was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 11th September 2002. Read more

What colour is A8DBU?

The official colour of A8DBU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does A8DBU have?

A8DBU has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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