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B17 GEM

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,406 mi
Last recorded41,406 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 GEM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 41,406 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 41,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 36,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front sun visor missing

service light is on

Pass 29 Jan 2024 24,869 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 24,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 15,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 15,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 8,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 7,666 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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B17 GEM is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B17 GEM, 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 B17 GEM registered?

B17 GEM is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is B17 GEM safe to buy?

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