2016 Audi A8 4.0L Petrol · S8 VMO
2016 Audi A8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 83,155 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 VMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 83,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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S8 VMO 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 (S8 VMO) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 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: Tyres (4 issues). 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.
S8 VMO Mileage History
- 24/05/202367,415 mi
- 30/05/202476,445 mi+9,030 mi
- 27/05/202579,321 mi+2,876 mi
- 01/12/202583,122 mi+3,801 mi
- 20/07/202683,155 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 4,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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