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PA55 LUS

2017 Audi A8

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,459 mi
Last recorded153,459 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA55 LUS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 153,459 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 153,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2026 54,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 135,516 miles

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

both wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 Jan 2025 52,201 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 107,995 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 46,881 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 98,802 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 98,800 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 44,176 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front pad wear indicator disconnected

Nearside Rear dooor handle cover missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,858 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,601 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 39,874 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor disconnected

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,900 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 14,833 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 21,987 miles

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

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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PA55 LUS is a 2017 Audi A8 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 PA55 LUS, 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 PA55 LUS registered?

PA55 LUS is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2017.

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