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RV17 BYL

2017 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,003 mi
Last recorded78,003 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 BYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 68,036 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 57,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 47,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,556 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 44,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 44,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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RV17 BYL is a 2017 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV17 BYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV17 BYL?

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What year was RV17 BYL registered?

RV17 BYL is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is RV17 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV17 BYL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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