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BT17 ZFM

2017 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,315 mi
Last recorded160,315 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 ZFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 160,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 154,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 154,522 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 151,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,743 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 116,476 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light Illuminated

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Pads Worn Considerably More Than Nearside

Fail 15 Jun 2021 116,467 miles

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

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

Front Brake Pads Deteriorated

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Pads Worn Considerably More Than Nearside

Pass 6 Apr 2020 106,079 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very close to zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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 ZFM is a 2017 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFM, 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 BT17 ZFM registered?

BT17 ZFM is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2017.

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