2018 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · KU18 LSZ
2018 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 70,751 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU18 LSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 70,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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KU18 LSZ 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 (KU18 LSZ) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
KU18 LSZ Mileage History
- 22/04/202232,840 mi
- 12/05/202233,418 mi+578 mi
- 28/11/202251,960 mi+18,542 mi
- 24/05/202365,478 mi+13,518 mi
- 24/05/202470,751 mi+5,273 mi
Average of roughly 18,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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