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L17 DSG

2016 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,007 mi
Last recorded119,007 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 DSG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 119,007 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,052 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 100,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 88,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,656 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 52,472 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,795 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 34,308 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 26,234 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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L17 DSG is a 2016 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 54,224 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 L17 DSG, 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 10 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L17 DSG registered?

L17 DSG is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is L17 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 DSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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