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GV17 YHR

2017 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,670 mi
Last recorded45,670 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV17 YHR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 45,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 43,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,857 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 39,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 33,928 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 29,178 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 22,546 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,003 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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GV17 YHR is a 2017 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV17 YHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV17 YHR registered?

GV17 YHR is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is GV17 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV17 YHR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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