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BD17 SLZ

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,288 mi
Last recorded91,288 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 SLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,288 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2025 91,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 87,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 82,581 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 76,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Cracked, Still Readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Cut, No Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 66,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 60,618 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 60,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 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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BD17 SLZ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BD17 SLZ, 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 BD17 SLZ registered?

BD17 SLZ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 10 April 2017.

Is BD17 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 SLZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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