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GJ17 XRZ

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,617 mi
Last recorded113,617 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 XRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 113,617 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 113,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 111,904 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,132 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,853 miles

Slight damage to front screen

Fail 22 Mar 2023 84,827 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to front screen

Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,403 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder tread slightly undulated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread approx inner shoulder undulated (5.2.3 (e))

Slight damage to front screen

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,275 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 55,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 43,161 miles

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

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

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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GJ17 XRZ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 GJ17 XRZ, 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 GJ17 XRZ registered?

GJ17 XRZ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is GJ17 XRZ safe to buy?

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