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RF17 BYV

2017 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,216 mi
Last recorded41,216 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF17 BYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2026 41,216 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 36,943 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2024 33,940 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 28,672 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 28,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 24,081 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 19,786 miles

Front Front wiper blades slightly worn and smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2020 11,895 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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RF17 BYV is a 2017 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RF17 BYV, 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 RF17 BYV registered?

RF17 BYV is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 2017.

Is RF17 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF17 BYV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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