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KY17 HEO

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,248 mi
Last recorded84,248 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY17 HEO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 84,248 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 77,695 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner/outer edges on both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split no play (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both have corrosion and split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 71,016 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner/outer edges on both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split no play (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both have corrosion and split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,206 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,388 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 10 Aug 2020 37,102 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 37,102 miles

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

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

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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KY17 HEO is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY17 HEO, 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 KY17 HEO registered?

KY17 HEO is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is KY17 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY17 HEO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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