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DE17 GWJ

2017 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 GWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 97,557 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 97,548 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 86,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 79,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,725 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 71,725 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,077 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 46,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,875 miles

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

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

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

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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DE17 GWJ is a 2017 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE17 GWJ, 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 DE17 GWJ registered?

DE17 GWJ is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is DE17 GWJ safe to buy?

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