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OV17 EMJ

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,090 mi
Last recorded46,090 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 EMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 46,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 46,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

T P M S On

Pass 26 Aug 2024 36,180 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 36,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Sep 2023 29,962 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly on outer tread areas (2454018)

covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms (restricting viewing of components)

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for emissions test due to engine manufacturers engine soft limiter fitted

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 7 Sep 2022 20,580 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 16,937 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 14,260 miles

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

covers restricting view of vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 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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OV17 EMJ 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 OV17 EMJ, 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 OV17 EMJ registered?

OV17 EMJ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is OV17 EMJ safe to buy?

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