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RV17 RPU

2017 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,384 mi
Last recorded142,384 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 RPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 142,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 108,946 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 94,701 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn inner edge 245 4 18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,389 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 65,384 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,781 miles

Rear number plate is water marked /delaminating .

Fail 26 Mar 2021 42,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate is water marked /delaminating .

Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 RPU is a 2017 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RPU, 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

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What year was RV17 RPU registered?

RV17 RPU is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is RV17 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV17 RPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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