1996 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · P339 CVJ
1996 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 159,480 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P339 CVJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 159,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P339 CVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi A8 (P339 CVJ) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (7.1.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
P339 CVJ Mileage History
- 23/02/2022157,648 mi
- 14/04/2022157,655 mi+7 mi
- 22/01/2026159,480 mi+1,825 mi
Average of roughly 468 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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