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JL08 AEL

2017 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL08 AEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 148,699 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 148,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 130,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 120,893 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,462 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 90,022 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,682 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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JL08 AEL is a 2017 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JL08 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JL08 AEL?

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What year was JL08 AEL registered?

JL08 AEL is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is JL08 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL08 AEL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JL08 AEL have outstanding finance?

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