2018 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · 49 ROC
2018 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 74,948 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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49 ROC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 74,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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49 ROC 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 A8 (49 ROC) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
49 ROC Mileage History
- 21/04/202354,630 mi
- 22/03/202459,042 mi+4,412 mi
- 26/03/202459,042 mi
- 10/04/202566,755 mi+7,713 mi
- 08/04/202674,948 mi+8,193 mi
Average of roughly 6,854 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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