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SM17 OET

2017 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,121 mi
Last recorded106,121 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 OET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,121 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 106,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 92,624 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both coil spring mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 57,668 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 42,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020

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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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SM17 OET is a 2017 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM17 OET, 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 SM17 OET registered?

SM17 OET is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is SM17 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 OET shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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