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H17 SOB

2017 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,951 mi
Last recorded198,951 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 SOB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 198,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 187,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Sep 2024 169,869 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 152,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 152,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 132,739 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,127 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 113,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 110,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,455 miles

all four tyres wearing thin

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 41,264 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,739 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Damage to NSR outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 19,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, chip less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 9,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 2,255 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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H17 SOB is a 2017 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H17 SOB, 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

How do I check the history of H17 SOB?

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What year was H17 SOB registered?

H17 SOB is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 19 January 2017.

Is H17 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 SOB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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