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LV17 FYB

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV17 FYB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 81,835 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 81,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,625 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 74,624 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 67,536 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,149 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 60,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 54,289 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 54,289 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

advise alignment

Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,639 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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LV17 FYB is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LV17 FYB, 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 LV17 FYB registered?

LV17 FYB is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is LV17 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV17 FYB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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