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AP17 HBF

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,421 mi
Last recorded120,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 HBF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 120,421 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,766 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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AP17 HBF is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP17 HBF, 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 AP17 HBF registered?

AP17 HBF is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is AP17 HBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 HBF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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