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DC17 BDO

2017 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,820 mi
Last recorded62,820 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 BDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 62,820 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 62,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,081 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 59,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,393 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 55,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 51,492 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 51,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 46,842 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,991 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 39,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,803 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2020

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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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DC17 BDO is a 2017 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DC17 BDO, 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 DC17 BDO registered?

DC17 BDO is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is DC17 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 BDO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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