1999 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · V58 ETC
1999 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 235,309 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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V58 ETC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 235,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V58 ETC 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 (V58 ETC) between November 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
V58 ETC Mileage History
- 27/11/2021230,339 mi
- 29/11/2022232,158 mi+1,819 mi
- 25/06/2024232,327 mi+169 mi
- 10/06/2025234,077 mi+1,750 mi
- 05/05/2026235,309 mi+1,232 mi
Average of roughly 1,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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