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GL17 YVZ

2017 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,256 mi
Last recorded84,256 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 YVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2026 84,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2025 76,330 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, shorter arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 76,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, shorter arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 67,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 59,122 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cut on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Fail 7 Nov 2023 59,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad warning on dash and rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cut on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,246 miles

Brake wear indicator warning lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 245/35 r19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,428 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))

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

Pass 4 May 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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GL17 YVZ is a 2017 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 GL17 YVZ, 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 GL17 YVZ registered?

GL17 YVZ is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is GL17 YVZ safe to buy?

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