2002 Audi A8 3.7L Petrol · GU02 MXO
2002 Audi A8 (3.7L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 125,912 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU02 MXO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 125,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU02 MXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Audi A8 (GU02 MXO) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GU02 MXO Mileage History
- 04/10/2022125,845 mi
- 30/04/2025125,912 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 26 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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