2001 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · V8 LUJ
2001 Audi A8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 144,205 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V8 LUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 144,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V8 LUJ 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 2001 Audi A8 (V8 LUJ) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
V8 LUJ Mileage History
- 30/11/2021139,333 mi
- 09/12/2022141,489 mi+2,156 mi
- 18/04/2024143,039 mi+1,550 mi
- 30/04/2025143,655 mi+616 mi
- 28/04/2026144,205 mi+550 mi
Average of roughly 1,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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