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SM17 OEV

2017 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,744 mi
Last recorded33,744 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 OEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 33,744 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 33,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 30,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 25,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 22,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 19,192 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 12,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 11,332 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2020 11,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 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 OEV is a 2017 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEV, 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 SM17 OEV?

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What year was SM17 OEV registered?

SM17 OEV is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is SM17 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 OEV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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