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OY17 GYP

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,477 mi
Last recorded73,477 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 GYP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 73,477 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 73,399 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear level sensors are seized at top joints

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is stone cut and may be to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear seatbelt is twisted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 64,877 miles

Both rear level sensors are seizing at top mounting points

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers are leaving streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seatbelt strap is twisted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 56,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount is corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 56,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush is torn (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush is torn (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall is cut in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount is corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top link arm inner bush is starting to tear (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top link arm inner bush is starting to tear (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seatbelt strap is twisted.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 47,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top link arm inner bush is starting to tear (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top link arm inner bush is starting to tear (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber is torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seatbelt strap is twisted.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 36,321 miles

Nearside Front sun visor clip broken but visor stays in place

Pass 19 Oct 2020 29,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 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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OY17 GYP is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY17 GYP, 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 OY17 GYP registered?

OY17 GYP is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 24 April 2017.

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