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BT17 MGY

2017 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,825 mi
Last recorded77,825 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 MGY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 77,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges and on 1,6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 77,825 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both sides lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges and on 1,6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,197 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,985 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Side wall cracks

Front and rear underbody panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Side wall cracks

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 61,985 miles

Front and rear underbody panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Side wall cracks

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Side wall cracks

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 51,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 41,488 miles

Front to rear underbody panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 34,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 29,083 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2020 21,471 miles

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

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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BT17 MGY is a 2017 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BT17 MGY, 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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BT17 MGY is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2017.

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