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EA17 FDD

2017 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 FDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 135,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (central lower shock bush) deteriorated with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall worn appears to have been run on low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (rear) control arm bush slightly worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 135,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has deep cut down to cord (245/40r18 w) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (central lower shock bush) deteriorated with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall worn appears to have been run on low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (rear) control arm bush slightly worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 123,033 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 123,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 107,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 94,588 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 94,588 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 cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,174 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 76,419 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 42,977 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 42,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 38,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,144 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 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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EA17 FDD is a 2017 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA17 FDD, 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 EA17 FDD registered?

EA17 FDD is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is EA17 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA17 FDD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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