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HD17 BUV

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,660 mi
Last recorded74,660 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD17 BUV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 74,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front of vehicle lower rear arms inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 64,810 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked/perished

Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and small cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and small cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake low readings,just passed.

Pass 18 Aug 2023 47,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 26,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 26,078 miles

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

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

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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HD17 BUV is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HD17 BUV, 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 HD17 BUV registered?

HD17 BUV is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 23 August 2017.

Is HD17 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD17 BUV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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