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BJ17 SDU

2017 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,487 mi
Last recorded115,487 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 SDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 115,487 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 115,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

TPMS light on

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 103,007 miles

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s and n/s inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 103,006 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s and n/s inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,310 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 74,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms light on

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,899 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 60,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

thorne in n/s outer tyre wall

Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 31,637 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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BJ17 SDU is a 2017 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ17 SDU, 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 BJ17 SDU registered?

BJ17 SDU is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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