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RA17 FPG

2017 Audi A5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,071 mi
Last recorded28,071 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA17 FPG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 28,071 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 25,489 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 25,489 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 22,730 miles

Engine Cover And Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Worn Near Legal Limit And Worn On Edges However No Cords Are Exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Worn Near Legal Limit And Worn On Edges However No Cords Are Exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 19,398 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,115 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

Pass 5 Jul 2021 12,287 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 9,830 miles

Under tray fitted

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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RA17 FPG is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red 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 RA17 FPG, 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 RA17 FPG registered?

RA17 FPG is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is RA17 FPG safe to buy?

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