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GM17 VZY

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 VZY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 82,328 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 82,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 66,071 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2024 53,126 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 53,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 38,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 9,091 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 9,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both, outter sidewall, 255.35.19 96Y, Continental. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4, 255.35.19 96Y, Continental. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 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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GM17 VZY is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue 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 GM17 VZY, 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 GM17 VZY registered?

GM17 VZY is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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