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GC17 EFB

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,701 mi
Last recorded96,701 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 EFB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 96,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 96,701 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 64,630 miles

all tyers except o/s/r near limit

Fail 2 Aug 2024 64,630 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

all tyers except o/s/r near limit

Pass 29 Jul 2023 51,308 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,656 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 22,291 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 22,287 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 17,974 miles
Pass 22 Jul 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 EFB is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GC17 EFB, 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 EFB registered?

GC17 EFB is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 July 2017.

Is GC17 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 EFB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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