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MC17 VBF

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC17 VBF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer tread is wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear level sensor is seized at top joint

Nearside door mirror outer sheath is damaged and not fitting correctly

Nearside side repeater mirror lens is damaged and cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2025 68,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 68,987 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm shocker mounting bush is perishing around ferrule. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiring loom in engine bay showing rodent damage.

Pass 12 Jul 2023 52,651 miles

Both front tyres are wearing at inner edges.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush is torn close to failure point. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 52,651 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing at inner edges.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush is torn close to failure point. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 44,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wear sensor is close to disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 44,394 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened lower mount damaged and split. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened lower mount damaged and split. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wear sensor is close to disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 35,243 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 35,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,348 miles

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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MC17 VBF is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 MC17 VBF, 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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MC17 VBF is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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