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DE53 USS

2017 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,882 mi
Last recorded98,882 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 USS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 98,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 78,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 100,942 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 100,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,762 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 85,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in chalk! ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,335 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,250 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,689 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 55,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,556 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,834 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,781 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 2 Aug 2019 33,949 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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DE53 USS is a 2017 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE53 USS, 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 DE53 USS registered?

DE53 USS is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 2017.

Is DE53 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 USS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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