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RK17 YVS

2017 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,435 mi
Last recorded73,435 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 YVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 73,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 68,629 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 62,184 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 62,184 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,214 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 50,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 38,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 37,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner insecure and rubbing on tyre. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged but secure at time of test

Front Number plate cable tied on at time of test

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper wishbone bush torn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leak from engine but does not meet criteria for failure at time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 28,701 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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RK17 YVS is a 2017 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK17 YVS, 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 RK17 YVS registered?

RK17 YVS is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is RK17 YVS safe to buy?

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