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A23 HOP

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,459 mi
Last recorded78,459 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 HOP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 59,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 51,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,819 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 38,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 31,003 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 31,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

DPF Light On

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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A23 HOP is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A23 HOP, 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 A23 HOP registered?

A23 HOP is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is A23 HOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 HOP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A23 HOP have outstanding finance?

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