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FN17 HVW

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,218 mi
Last recorded131,218 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 HVW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 131,218 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 128,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,339 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 126,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 119,603 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 111,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 101,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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FN17 HVW is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FN17 HVW, 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 FN17 HVW registered?

FN17 HVW is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is FN17 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN17 HVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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