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S17 VJR

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 VJR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 118,764 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 109,455 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 109,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 255/35/19y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 85,384 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 85,384 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,078 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 65,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,042 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin and discs lipped.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 VJR is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S17 VJR, 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 VJR registered?

S17 VJR is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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