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R3 VGK

2017 Audi A4

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,871 mi
Last recorded93,871 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 VGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 93,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering linkage at rack

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,023 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 82,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 69,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

when turning the wheels the steering rack is knocking

Fail 7 Aug 2024 69,988 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock mount arm (marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

when turning the wheels the steering rack is knocking

Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,940 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2023 56,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both worn/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large chunk at inner shoulder 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Signs of excessive heat at disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,871 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 45,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Recommend brake fluid change

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

TPMS Light illuimnated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 27,041 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 26,231 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))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 26,229 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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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R3 VGK is a 2017 Audi A4 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R3 VGK, 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 R3 VGK registered?

R3 VGK is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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