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AX17 MFE

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,982 mi
Last recorded57,982 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 MFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 57,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 53,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 53,279 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 36,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring lower pad split / worn

Offside Rear Coil spring lower pad split / worn

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 27,192 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,578 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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AX17 MFE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX17 MFE, 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 AX17 MFE registered?

AX17 MFE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 4 August 2017.

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