1999 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · S78 DFC
1999 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 105,734 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S78 DFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 105,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S78 DFC 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 1999 Audi A8 (S78 DFC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S78 DFC Mileage History
- 12/01/202498,699 mi
- 21/01/2025100,250 mi+1,551 mi
- 04/02/2025100,251 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2026105,734 mi+5,483 mi
- 24/01/2026105,734 mi
Average of roughly 3,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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