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1998 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · S437 SLD

S437 SLD

1998 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 10/08/1998. Recorded mileage 80,474 miles. MOT valid until 10/09/2026.

MOT Status

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Valid until 10/09/2026

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Mileage: 80,474 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 4172cc

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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Mileage History

27/06/202280,358 mi
04/07/202380,418 mi+60 mi
17/07/202480,427 mi+9 mi
11/09/202480,428 mi+1 mi
09/09/202580,474 mi+46 mi

Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

MOT Test History Overview

Registered in 1998, this Audi A8 with plate S437 SLD has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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