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KW17 SYX

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,135 mi
Last recorded97,135 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW17 SYX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 97,135 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,923 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 66,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 52,870 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not fitted to pads and insecure

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2023 52,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not fitted to pads and insecure

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2022 38,891 miles

Brake wear indicator light on.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Slight misting of oil on both front shock absorbers.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 32,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms light on the dashboard (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,451 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 15 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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KW17 SYX is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW17 SYX, 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 KW17 SYX registered?

KW17 SYX is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is KW17 SYX safe to buy?

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