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HF17 XMJ

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,156 mi
Last recorded76,156 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF17 XMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 76,156 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,108 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 58,528 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 58,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,110 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear and Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,829 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,118 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 29,117 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,311 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 XMJ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF17 XMJ registered?

HF17 XMJ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is HF17 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF17 XMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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