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FM17 XDV

2017 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,390 mi
Last recorded73,390 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 XDV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 73,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 73,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 255/35 R19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 66,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Led (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 66,909 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Led (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 62,272 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 62,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 58,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 51,119 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 38,487 miles

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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FM17 XDV is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM17 XDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM17 XDV registered?

FM17 XDV is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is FM17 XDV safe to buy?

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