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LU09 YHU

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,713 mi
Last recorded78,713 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU09 YHU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 78,713 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,966 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 58,164 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 54,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2023 48,021 miles

Brake pad wear indicator indicates a fault but pads not worn out

Fail 12 Jan 2023 48,021 miles

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

Brake pad wear indicator indicates a fault but pads not worn out

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 42,666 miles

Brake pad warning on dash but not due to low brake pad friction material

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring plate corroded and rubber splitting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 37,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,425 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 35,425 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (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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LU09 YHU is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 LU09 YHU, 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 LU09 YHU registered?

LU09 YHU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is LU09 YHU safe to buy?

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