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YK17 ZLC

2017 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,791 mi
Last recorded95,791 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 ZLC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 95,791 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 89,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,245 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 78,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,030 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,401 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))

Pass 19 Jul 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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YK17 ZLC is a 2017 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 YK17 ZLC, 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 YK17 ZLC registered?

YK17 ZLC is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is YK17 ZLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 ZLC 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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