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DE17 LYA

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,928 mi
Last recorded57,928 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 LYA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 57,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded. Pads look ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 255/35 R19 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 57,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded. Pads look ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 75% worn Discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 255/35 R19 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 54,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,905 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,941 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,420 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,523 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 25,536 miles
Pass 16 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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DE17 LYA is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE17 LYA, 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 DE17 LYA registered?

DE17 LYA is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is DE17 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 LYA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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