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SG17 ADW

2017 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,416 mi
Last recorded72,416 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 ADW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 72,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays

Fail 15 Aug 2026 72,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays

Pass 17 Jul 2025 67,913 miles

small crack on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 31 Jul 2024 59,989 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 59,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,263 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 44,437 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,229 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 35,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 28,008 miles

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

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

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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SG17 ADW is a 2017 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG17 ADW, 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 SG17 ADW registered?

SG17 ADW is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is SG17 ADW safe to buy?

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