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Y999 HST

2017 Audi A8

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,742 mi
Last recorded97,742 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A848,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 HST
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 97,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 90,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Trim Missing

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 90,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Trim Missing

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,623 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 95,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 82,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 93,682 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 64,672 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 42,884 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 36,648 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,520 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 30,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,384 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 49,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,378 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 39,378 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,950 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2016 15,180 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 4,483 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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Y999 HST is a 2017 Audi A8 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y999 HST, 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 Y999 HST registered?

Y999 HST is a 2017 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is Y999 HST safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y999 HST shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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