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BP17 VHE

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,628 mi
Last recorded81,628 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 VHE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advised to replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 10 Mar 2026 81,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advised to replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2025 72,730 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places of damage on screen not adversely effecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2025 72,730 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places of damage on screen not adversely effecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,514 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 64,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 53,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 47,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 36,644 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 36,644 miles

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

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

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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BP17 VHE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP17 VHE, 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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BP17 VHE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 15 June 2017.

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