1997 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · R26 ULR
1997 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 103,602 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
R26 ULR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 103,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R26 ULR Mileage History
- 11/07/2026103,602 mi
- 11/07/2026103,602 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R26 ULR 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 1997 Audi A8 (R26 ULR) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are 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.
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