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AUDI A82017 · 3.0L DIESEL

GF17 FDM

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2017 AUDI A8 — DIESEL, 2967cc. This vehicle has 84,320 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 12/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/08/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2017
Engine
2967cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This 2017 Audi A8 has covered approximately 84,320 miles, which aligns with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. While the mileage is not excessive, the recent MOT history reveals a clear and concerning trend of deteriorating condition, particularly regarding the suspension and braking systems. The most significant issue is the recurring pattern of suspension wear. Records from 2025 indicated minor wear on the front lower suspension arm bushes, which progressed by April 2026 to an MOT failure due to excessive wear on the nearside front arm bush. This suggests that the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life and will likely require a comprehensive overhaul rather than minor repairs to maintain handling and safety. Braking system maintenance appears to be neglected. The rear brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in every MOT record since 2024. The fact that this advisory has persisted for three consecutive years without resolution indicates a pattern of deferred maintenance. You should anticipate an immediate need for new rear discs and pads, which can be an expensive job on a high-specification vehicle like an A8. The 2026 MOT failure also highlighted serious tyre issues, specifically a cut reaching the ply on the offside rear tyre and uneven inner edge wear on both rear tyres.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 15, 2026, 03:30 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This 2017 Audi A8 has covered approximately 84,320 miles, which aligns with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. While the mileage is not excessive, the recent MOT history reveals a clear and concerning trend of deteriorating condition, particularly regarding the suspension and braking systems. The most significant issue is the recurring pattern of suspension wear. Records from 2025 indicated minor wear on the front lower suspension arm bushes, which progressed by April 2026 to an MOT failure due to excessive wear on the nearside front arm bush. This suggests that the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life and will likely require a comprehensive overhaul rather than minor repairs to maintain handling and safety. Braking system maintenance appears to be neglected. The rear brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in every MOT record since 2024. The fact that this advisory has persisted for three consecutive years without resolution indicates a pattern of deferred maintenance. You should anticipate an immediate need for new rear discs and pads, which can be an expensive job on a high-specification vehicle like an A8. The 2026 MOT failure also highlighted serious tyre issues, specifically a cut reaching the ply on the offside rear tyre and uneven inner edge wear on both rear tyres.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2017, this Audi A8 with plate GF17 FDM has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Audi has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + bald inner edge (5.2.3”.

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