2018 Audi Q8 3.0L Diesel · 1978 CM
2018 Audi Q8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 54,766 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q8
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1978 CM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 54,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1978 CM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Audi Q8 (1978 CM) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
1978 CM Mileage History
- 14/10/202224,620 mi
- 18/10/202331,181 mi+6,561 mi
- 10/10/202437,818 mi+6,637 mi
- 22/07/202542,181 mi+4,363 mi
- 13/08/202654,766 mi+12,585 mi
Average of roughly 7,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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