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FL17 XLC

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,837 mi
Last recorded82,837 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL17 XLC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 82,837 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 82,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 73,872 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 64,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 53,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,231 miles
Pass 23 Jun 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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FL17 XLC is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL17 XLC, 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 FL17 XLC registered?

FL17 XLC is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is FL17 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL17 XLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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