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HG17 FHY

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,943 mi
Last recorded133,943 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG17 FHY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 133,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 117,206 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 117,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 101,295 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 101,295 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,247 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2023 80,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,196 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 44,292 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 33,593 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near legal limit & in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 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 FHY is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG17 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

HG17 FHY is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is HG17 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG17 FHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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