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BR05 VAG

2017 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 VAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 82,032 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 81,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 62,852 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 47,918 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 66,300 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 66,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 62,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 54,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 27,569 miles

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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BR05 VAG is a 2017 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BR05 VAG, 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 BR05 VAG registered?

BR05 VAG is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is BR05 VAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR05 VAG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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