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R55 EDJ

2017 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 EDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 97,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 97,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,055 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 85,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 54,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,550 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 38,622 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 33,142 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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R55 EDJ is a 2017 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R55 EDJ, 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 R55 EDJ registered?

R55 EDJ is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2017.

Is R55 EDJ safe to buy?

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