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RE17 PPY

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,715 mi
Last recorded104,715 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 PPY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 104,715 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 104,710 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,961 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 92,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 90,787 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 90,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,499 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,374 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 49,278 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 49,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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RE17 PPY is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE17 PPY, 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 RE17 PPY registered?

RE17 PPY is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is RE17 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE17 PPY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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