2005 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · H2 PRJ
2005 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 192,314 km. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 192,314 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H2 PRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 192,314 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H2 PRJ 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 2005 Audi A8 (H2 PRJ) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
H2 PRJ Odometer History
- 27/04/2022169,250 km
- 24/04/2023178,823 km+9,573 km
- 22/04/2024185,129 km+6,306 km
- 29/04/2025190,773 km+5,644 km
- 07/05/2026192,314 km+1,541 km
Average of roughly 5,727 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A8 Mk2 (D3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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