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HF17 XDU

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,901 mi
Last recorded87,901 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF17 XDU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 87,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 87,901 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 87,112 miles

Offside Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,709 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 76,707 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,130 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear. o/s/f rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 70,128 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,239 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf top r/h inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf top l/h inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on outer tyre wall not exposing tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,118 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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HF17 XDU is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HF17 XDU, 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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HF17 XDU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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