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RJ17 BVK

2017 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,065 mi
Last recorded116,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 BVK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 116,065 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but equipment unable to detect a result

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2025 104,640 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions reading too low for result

Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,120 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions reading too low for result

Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,516 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions to low for a reading

Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres wearing/dropping/losing shape inner edges , slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 56,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres wearing/dropping/losing shape inner edges , slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,760 miles
Pass 25 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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RJ17 BVK is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ17 BVK, 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 RJ17 BVK registered?

RJ17 BVK is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 2 June 2017.

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The MOT history for RJ17 BVK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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