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AP17 VTL

2017 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,605 mi
Last recorded128,605 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 128,605 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f upper rear arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 128,605 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f upper rear arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 117,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 102,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 83,647 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 83,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,907 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020

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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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AP17 VTL is a 2017 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP17 VTL, 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.

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What year was AP17 VTL registered?

AP17 VTL is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is AP17 VTL safe to buy?

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