1996 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · A8 PWV
1996 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 267,295 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 267,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A8 PWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2026
- 267,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A8 PWV Mileage History
- 26/02/2023264,174 mi
- 30/12/2024267,221 mi+3,047 mi
- 04/01/2025267,230 mi+9 mi
- 22/02/2026267,295 mi+65 mi
- 22/02/2026267,295 mi
Average of roughly 1,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A8 PWV 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 1996 Audi A8 (A8 PWV) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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