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54 GM

2017 Audi A8

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,070 mi
Last recorded88,070 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 GM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 88,070 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 88,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2025 84,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2654020 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 30,261 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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54 GM is a 2017 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 48,543 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 54 GM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 9 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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54 GM is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 24 November 2017.

Is 54 GM safe to buy?

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