2017 Audi A8 4.0L Petrol · WX17 LVD
2017 Audi A8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 72,555 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX17 LVD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 72,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX17 LVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Audi A8 (WX17 LVD) between January 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
WX17 LVD Mileage History
- 28/01/202568,301 mi
- 18/09/202568,482 mi+181 mi
- 14/09/202672,555 mi+4,073 mi
Average of roughly 2,615 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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