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DC17 RZJ

2017 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 RZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 116,038 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 93,987 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc heavily scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre edges cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre edges cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 93,744 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc heavily scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre edges cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre edges cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 64,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 64,854 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,370 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 22,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails in tread face ()

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 RZJ is a 2017 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

DC17 RZJ is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 2017.

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