2018 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · AUD 107X
2018 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2018. Recorded mileage 162,162 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AUD 107X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 162,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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AUD 107X 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 2018 Audi A8 (AUD 107X) between March 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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 (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
AUD 107X Mileage History
- 17/03/2025115,054 mi
- 04/09/2025134,472 mi+19,418 mi
- 23/03/2026149,882 mi+15,410 mi
- 22/09/2026162,161 mi+12,279 mi
- 22/09/2026162,162 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 31,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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