2017 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · 156 HVB
2017 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 50,563 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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156 HVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 50,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
156 HVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Audi A4 (156 HVB) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
156 HVB Mileage History
- 20/10/202338,362 mi
- 16/10/202444,635 mi+6,273 mi
- 19/09/202549,486 mi+4,851 mi
- 20/09/202549,486 mi
- 18/02/202650,563 mi+1,077 mi
Average of roughly 5,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Water Pump / Thermostat LeaksModerate
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- AdBlue SCR System NOx Sensor & Tank Heater FailureSerious
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- Front Suspension Multi-Link Upper Control Arm Bushing WearModerate
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