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HG17 EDR

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,565 mi
Last recorded53,565 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG17 EDR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 53,565 miles

brake fluid level/brake warning on dash, brakes and fluid level all ok

Pass 13 Sep 2024 44,652 miles

fuel flap sticks intermittantly

Fail 12 Sep 2024 44,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

fuel flap sticks intermittantly

Pass 31 Aug 2023 39,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front feels rough when turning the wheel/steering in one direction only

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight movement in a suspension component, unable to accurately identify which at this time

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,610 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2021 23,102 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 22,151 miles
Pass 23 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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HG17 EDR is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol 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 HG17 EDR, 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 HG17 EDR registered?

HG17 EDR is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is HG17 EDR safe to buy?

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