2016 Audi A8 4.0L Petrol · S86 AGA
2016 Audi A8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 110,416 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S86 AGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 110,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S86 AGA 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 2016 Audi A8 (S86 AGA) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
S86 AGA Mileage History
- 31/07/202493,749 mi
- 15/08/202494,096 mi+347 mi
- 15/08/202494,096 mi
- 06/08/2025102,564 mi+8,468 mi
- 18/08/2026110,416 mi+7,852 mi
Average of roughly 8,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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