2008 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · T31 VEL
2008 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 187,967 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T31 VEL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2022
- 187,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T31 VEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Audi A8 (T31 VEL) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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