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RV17 HCO

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,421 mi
Last recorded53,421 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 HCO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 48,850 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 48,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,851 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 25,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 18,908 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

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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RV17 HCO is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV17 HCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV17 HCO registered?

RV17 HCO is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is RV17 HCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV17 HCO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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