1997 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · A8 AFX
1997 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 75,392 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4172cc
A8 AFX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 75,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A8 AFX Mileage History
- 19/10/200533,301 mi
- 19/10/200533,301 mi
- 19/10/200637,105 mi+3,804 mi
- 18/10/200741,390 mi+4,285 mi
- 20/10/200843,879 mi+2,489 mi
- 07/10/200946,948 mi+3,069 mi
- 13/10/201051,908 mi+4,960 mi
- 06/10/201154,858 mi+2,950 mi
- 09/10/201257,046 mi+2,188 mi
- 10/10/201257,046 mi
- 21/10/201360,012 mi+2,966 mi
- 30/09/201461,596 mi+1,584 mi
- 02/10/201563,119 mi+1,523 mi
- 29/09/201664,572 mi+1,453 mi
- 02/10/201765,618 mi+1,046 mi
- 02/10/201765,624 mi+6 mi
- 02/10/201866,611 mi+987 mi
- 01/10/201968,311 mi+1,700 mi
- 30/09/202069,482 mi+1,171 mi
- 01/10/202170,643 mi+1,161 mi
- 29/09/202271,928 mi+1,285 mi
- 29/09/202271,932 mi+4 mi
- 03/10/202372,383 mi+451 mi
- 18/10/202473,932 mi+1,549 mi
- 16/01/202573,933 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/202675,392 mi+1,459 mi
Average of roughly 2,082 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
A8 AFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A8 (A8 AFX) between October 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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