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AK17 VFZ

2017 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 VFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,964 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 73,958 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 58,798 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 50,796 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 41,781 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,349 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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AK17 VFZ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AK17 VFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK17 VFZ registered?

AK17 VFZ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is AK17 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 VFZ 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.

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