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R444 YKS

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,469 mi
Last recorded78,469 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 YKS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,469 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of under side

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,874 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,663 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 Tyre on legal limit + Cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 Close to legal limit + cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 61,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 Central (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 Tyre on legal limit + Cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 Close to legal limit + cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 49,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,414 miles
Pass 2 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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R444 YKS is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol 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 R444 YKS, 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 R444 YKS registered?

R444 YKS is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is R444 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 YKS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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