2004 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · B12 LJG
2004 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 126,280 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B12 LJG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 126,280 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.
B12 LJG 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 2004 Audi A8 (B12 LJG) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
B12 LJG Mileage History
- 26/01/2024114,765 mi
- 29/01/2024114,765 mi
- 20/01/2025119,361 mi+4,596 mi
- 22/01/2025119,364 mi+3 mi
- 20/01/2026126,280 mi+6,916 mi
Average of roughly 5,804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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