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BS08 LAR

2017 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,068 mi
Last recorded100,068 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS08 LAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 100,068 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 99,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 98,046 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower under tray loose

Nearside Front Bumper corner bracket damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 89,739 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 89,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPS light illuminated indicating low tyre pressures

Pass 10 May 2025 91,388 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 89,003 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 69,798 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 16 May 2024 69,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,831 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,360 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 83,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 34,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 71,999 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 27,353 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 65,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,377 miles

smoke test would not register

Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BS08 LAR is a 2017 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BS08 LAR, 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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BS08 LAR is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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