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MF17 CAU

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,041 mi
Last recorded129,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF17 CAU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 129,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 115,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 92,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 86,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 79,656 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,369 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bent upper arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 67,369 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 also showing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bent upper arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 53,196 miles
Pass 29 May 2020

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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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MF17 CAU is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF17 CAU, 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 MF17 CAU registered?

MF17 CAU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 6 June 2017.

Is MF17 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF17 CAU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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