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YL17 VBC

2017 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,568 mi
Last recorded107,568 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 VBC
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 107,568 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 107,568 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 64,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,588 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged not sufficient to cause injury at time of test.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 50,464 miles

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

Central Front undertray fitted

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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 37,891 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 29,592 miles

Undertrays and engine cover fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2020 29,592 miles

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

Undertrays and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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YL17 VBC is a 2017 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Audi S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL17 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 9 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YL17 VBC registered?

YL17 VBC is a 2017 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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The MOT history for YL17 VBC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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