2018 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · W80 ABY
2018 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 88,910 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W80 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 88,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W80 ABY 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 2018 Audi A8 (W80 ABY) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
W80 ABY Mileage History
- 04/07/202355,132 mi
- 18/06/202468,293 mi+13,161 mi
- 17/06/202581,485 mi+13,192 mi
- 25/06/202581,541 mi+56 mi
- 19/06/202688,910 mi+7,369 mi
Average of roughly 11,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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