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C5 RLT

2017 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests41 (34 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

102,846 mi
Last recorded102,846 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RLT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

34 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 102,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,175 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 134,175 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 69,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,057 miles

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2024 131,667 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 53,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 129,309 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 59,975 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,642 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 126,346 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,267 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 20,694 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 121,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,873 miles

full underbody inspection NOT carried out due to under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2020 15,919 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 119,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,323 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 109,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,550 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 99,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,558 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2017 89,558 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,571 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 75,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,935 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,840 miles

Both front tyres worn excessively on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2013 42,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres worn excessively on edges

Front brake disc's heavily lipped

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,115 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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C5 RLT is a 2017 Audi A4 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 C5 RLT, 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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C5 RLT is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2017.

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