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BG17 XTE

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,087 mi
Last recorded79,087 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 XTE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,087 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring rubber mounting corroded and perished

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring rubber mounting corroded and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,440 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,939 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 37,341 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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BG17 XTE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG17 XTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG17 XTE?

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What year was BG17 XTE registered?

BG17 XTE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is BG17 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 XTE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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