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GY17 RKE

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,898 mi
Last recorded96,898 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY17 RKE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 96,898 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides fronts lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth close to the legal; limit of 1.6 mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rears lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 68,312 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides fronts lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn out / split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth close to the legal; limit of 1.6 mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split/torn on the outer edges. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rears lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 57,121 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 30,370 miles
Pass 15 May 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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GY17 RKE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY17 RKE, 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 GY17 RKE registered?

GY17 RKE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2017.

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