2003 Audi A8 3.9L Diesel · A8 BUW
2003 Audi A8 (3.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 136,297 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A8 BUW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2022
- 136,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A8 BUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Audi A8 (A8 BUW) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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