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A17 XUR

2017 Audi A5

Red Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,625 mi
Last recorded76,625 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XUR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 76,625 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread pattern

Fail 19 Jun 2026 76,624 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread pattern

Pass 20 Jun 2025 72,052 miles

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 66,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 66,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 61,787 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 61,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 58,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF wiper blades smearing in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened OSR lower arm spring pan starting to corrode at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 55,252 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear number plate lettering incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF wiper blades smearing in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened OSR lower arm spring pan starting to corrode at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,407 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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A17 XUR is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 48,661 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 A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 XUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 9 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 XUR registered?

A17 XUR is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is A17 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 XUR 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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