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VIJ 260

2017 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,807 mi
Last recorded53,807 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 260
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 48,446 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 40,852 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 23,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 13,260 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 5,984 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 5,975 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 3,718 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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VIJ 260 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 VIJ 260, 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

How do I check the history of VIJ 260?

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What year was VIJ 260 registered?

VIJ 260 is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 1 December 2017.

Is VIJ 260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIJ 260 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.

Does VIJ 260 have outstanding finance?

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