2005 Audi A8 6.0L Petrol · W12 XDC
2005 Audi A8 (6.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 134,924 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W12 XDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 134,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W12 XDC 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 2005 Audi A8 (W12 XDC) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W12 XDC Mileage History
- 23/09/2022129,245 mi
- 23/09/2022129,245 mi
- 22/09/2023131,080 mi+1,835 mi
- 24/09/2024214,503 km
- 23/09/2025134,924 mi
Average of roughly 1,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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