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S17 RDF

2017 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,992 mi
Last recorded159,992 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 RDF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 159,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm bush just starting to show signs of wearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush just starting to show signs of wearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm bush just starting to show signs of wearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush just starting to show signs of wearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,284 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 128,427 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 114,546 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil level just above minimum

Fail 1 Apr 2023 114,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil level just above minimum

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,945 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,312 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,325 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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S17 RDF is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey 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 S17 RDF, 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 S17 RDF registered?

S17 RDF is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 23 November 2017.

Is S17 RDF safe to buy?

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