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R8 TYY

2017 Audi A4

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,036 mi
Last recorded116,036 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 116,036 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2026 56,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2026 56,178 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 56,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear repair weld leaking on inner lip

Nearside headlamp on lowest setting (wont adjust )

Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

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

Pass 26 May 2025 50,827 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,761 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 44,583 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 44,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 43,144 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,904 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 Apr 2023 44,864 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 23 Mar 2023 38,074 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,703 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 25,181 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,469 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 38,138 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 34,891 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,263 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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R8 TYY is a 2017 Audi A4 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R8 TYY, 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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R8 TYY is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2017.

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