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ME17 NTE

2017 Audi A5

Purple Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,186 mi
Last recorded85,186 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME17 NTE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 85,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,090 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 75,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 56,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 35,231 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 31,078 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 20,561 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 20,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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ME17 NTE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Purple with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ME17 NTE, 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 ME17 NTE registered?

ME17 NTE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 20 November 2017.

Is ME17 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME17 NTE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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