2002 Audi A8 2.8L Petrol · SB02 MHU
2002 Audi A8 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 141,481 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB02 MHU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2021
- 141,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SB02 MHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Audi A8 (SB02 MHU) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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