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GC17 DTV

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,391 mi
Last recorded98,391 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 DTV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,391 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 83,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 ilink (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 avon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall impact damage not to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 72,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r18 avon zv7 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall impact damage not to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,848 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,123 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 avon 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 avon 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 48,897 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 avon 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 avon 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,969 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 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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GC17 DTV 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 77.8%.

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 GC17 DTV, 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 GC17 DTV registered?

GC17 DTV is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is GC17 DTV safe to buy?

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