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8296 RW

2017 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,520 mi
Last recorded88,520 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8296 RW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 88,520 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 74,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 33,193 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER PANNELS FITTED

Pass 21 Nov 2019 30,332 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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8296 RW is a 2017 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 8296 RW, 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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What year was 8296 RW registered?

8296 RW is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is 8296 RW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8296 RW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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