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SJ17 GVL

2017 Audi A4

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,089 mi
Last recorded112,089 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 GVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 112,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm tread depth 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms towards rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept Area of windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2026 112,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm tread depth 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms towards rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept Area of windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,617 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,357 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,137 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,137 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,110 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 55,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,136 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 23,943 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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SJ17 GVL is a 2017 Audi A4 in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 SJ17 GVL, 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 SJ17 GVL registered?

SJ17 GVL is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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