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AE17 RTO

2017 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,213 mi
Last recorded96,213 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 RTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,213 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 96,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 83,535 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 83,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 59,701 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 47,892 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,668 miles

TPMS light on

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,986 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AE17 RTO is a 2017 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 54,344 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE17 RTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 9 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE17 RTO?

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What year was AE17 RTO registered?

AE17 RTO is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is AE17 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 RTO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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