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HJ17 REU

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 REU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 83,891 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,571 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 66,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 66,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,510 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,240 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 51,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,079 miles
Pass 3 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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HJ17 REU is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 HJ17 REU, 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 HJ17 REU registered?

HJ17 REU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 11 May 2017.

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