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RV17 GBU

2017 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,621 mi
Last recorded86,621 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 GBU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 86,621 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 86,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,705 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 79,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 56,557 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 56,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread and cracks in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,274 miles

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

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Fail 12 Nov 2021 44,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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Pass 18 Nov 2020 28,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 14,870 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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RV17 GBU is a 2017 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RV17 GBU, 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 RV17 GBU registered?

RV17 GBU is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is RV17 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV17 GBU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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