1996 Audi A8 3.7L Petrol · P224 UCA
1996 Audi A8 (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 129,465 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P224 UCA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 129,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P224 UCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Audi A8 (P224 UCA) between August 2023 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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