1998 Audi A8 4.2L Diesel · R144 BLH
1998 Audi A8 (4.2L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 94,386 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
R144 BLH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2021
- 94,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R144 BLH Mileage History
- 22/08/200636,314 mi
- 25/09/200742,133 mi+5,819 mi
- 27/09/200742,133 mi
- 01/10/200849,622 mi+7,489 mi
- 07/10/200849,677 mi+55 mi
- 05/10/200958,622 mi+8,945 mi
- 06/10/200958,622 mi
- 01/12/201064,552 mi+5,930 mi
- 18/01/201269,288 mi+4,736 mi
- 18/01/201269,288 mi
- 04/11/202194,386 mi+25,098 mi
Average of roughly 3,820 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R144 BLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A8 (R144 BLH) between August 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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