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BT17 VXR

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,041 mi
Last recorded45,041 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 VXR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,041 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 45,041 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 40,499 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,680 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 34,680 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,931 miles

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 27 Apr 2022 24,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 18,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 15,981 miles
Pass 20 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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BT17 VXR is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT17 VXR, 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 BT17 VXR registered?

BT17 VXR is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is BT17 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 VXR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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