2002 Audi A8 3.7L Petrol · RJ02 KWK
2002 Audi A8 (3.7L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2002. Recorded mileage 137,704 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ02 KWK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 137,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ02 KWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Audi A8 (RJ02 KWK) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
RJ02 KWK Mileage History
- 10/12/2022122,477 mi
- 09/12/2023126,059 mi+3,582 mi
- 22/11/2024129,635 mi+3,576 mi
- 17/02/2026137,704 mi+8,069 mi
Average of roughly 4,773 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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