2008 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · 5 XG
2008 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 26,428 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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5 XG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 26,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
5 XG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A8 (5 XG) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
5 XG Mileage History
- 15/07/202225,807 km
- 04/06/202426,265 km+458 km
- 01/05/202519,334 mi
- 07/04/202626,428 mi+7,094 mi
Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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