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AO17 UHJ

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 UHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 72,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush (under strut) split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing and low towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush (under strut) split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Staple in tread. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing and low towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,841 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 66,797 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,699 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 62,699 miles

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 56,905 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,270 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 42,265 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,983 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,215 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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AO17 UHJ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO17 UHJ, 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 AO17 UHJ registered?

AO17 UHJ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2017.

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