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AV17 HLW

2017 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,650 mi
Last recorded121,650 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 HLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,716 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 103,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,213 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 85,402 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pad on disc (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,795 miles

Central Upper slight damage (chip) in screen behind rear view mirror

wipers slight streaking

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,515 miles

Coolant leak Side of engine ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting base (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 53,515 miles

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

Coolant leak Side of engine ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting base (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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AV17 HLW is a 2017 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AV17 HLW, 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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AV17 HLW is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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