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AO17 SUA

2017 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,511 mi
Last recorded78,511 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 SUA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 78,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 70,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2023 59,767 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,687 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 42,862 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,784 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020

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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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AO17 SUA is a 2017 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol 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 AO17 SUA, 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 AO17 SUA registered?

AO17 SUA is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is AO17 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 SUA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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