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OY17 YXV

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,978 mi
Last recorded101,978 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 YXV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 101,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 86,062 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 72,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 NSR/OSR cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,159 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NO REPAIR. 245/40 18 ()

Fail 6 Apr 2023 61,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NO REPAIR. 245/40 18 ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 52,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 41,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 35,174 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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OY17 YXV is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY17 YXV, 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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OY17 YXV is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2017.

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