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RE17 UBU

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,836 mi
Last recorded86,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 UBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 86,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 86,774 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 75,711 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 65,130 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 64,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 39,865 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,594 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 31,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,665 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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RE17 UBU is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 RE17 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

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

Is RE17 UBU safe to buy?

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