2008 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · A3 LSH
2008 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 139,970 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A3 LSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 139,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A3 LSH 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 2008 Audi A8 (A3 LSH) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 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 6 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
A3 LSH Mileage History
- 01/12/2023131,130 mi
- 06/12/2024137,915 mi+6,785 mi
- 06/12/2024137,915 mi
- 04/11/2025139,933 mi+2,018 mi
- 09/07/2026139,970 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 3,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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