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VK17 MXM

2017 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,670 mi
Last recorded121,670 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 MXM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 100,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 100,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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VK17 MXM is a 2017 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK17 MXM, 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

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What year was VK17 MXM registered?

VK17 MXM is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is VK17 MXM safe to buy?

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