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FA17 LAE

2017 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,901 mi
Last recorded58,901 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 LAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,901 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 53,961 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 49,279 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 49,279 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,054 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,597 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 35,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 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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FA17 LAE is a 2017 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FA17 LAE, 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 FA17 LAE registered?

FA17 LAE is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is FA17 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 LAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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