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M20 RPY

2017 Audi A8

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,787 mi
Last recorded78,787 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 RPY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 78,787 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 78,775 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 101,811 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 101,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,195 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 63,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,917 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arms closest to rear of vehicle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle surface rust

Pass 15 Apr 2024 47,312 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,431 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes slight play suspension arms closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,313 miles

Central Front Lower (undertray fitted not allowing full inspection)

Central Front Upper (engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 29,313 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Lower (undertray fitted not allowing full inspection)

Central Front Upper (engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 13,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,518 miles

Central Rear seat has slight play

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2021 13,406 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 13,388 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,630 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 12,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,035 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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M20 RPY is a 2017 Audi A8 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M20 RPY, 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 M20 RPY registered?

M20 RPY is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is M20 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 RPY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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