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HT17 YXB

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,250 mi
Last recorded126,250 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT17 YXB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 126,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 108,148 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2024 108,148 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 106,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 106,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 94,498 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 84,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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HT17 YXB is a 2017 Audi A5 in White 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 HT17 YXB, 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 HT17 YXB registered?

HT17 YXB is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is HT17 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT17 YXB 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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