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CX17 DBY

2017 Audi S5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,572 mi
Last recorded87,572 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi S546,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX17 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,827 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 83,826 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,745 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 75,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 65,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,756 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 53,982 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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CX17 DBY is a 2017 Audi S5 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2017 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 46,464 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 S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX17 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 9 years old, this Audi S5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CX17 DBY registered?

CX17 DBY is a 2017 Audi S5, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is CX17 DBY safe to buy?

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