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GL17 BDV

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,340 mi
Last recorded73,340 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 BDV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 73,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split osf upper inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 62,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 57,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 52,618 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 42,599 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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GL17 BDV is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL17 BDV, 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 GL17 BDV registered?

GL17 BDV is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is GL17 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL17 BDV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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