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SP17 WHZ

2017 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,055 mi
Last recorded58,055 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 WHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 58,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 51,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 48,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,111 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 46,111 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 45,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 40,224 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 40,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 33,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 27,064 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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SP17 WHZ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP17 WHZ, 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

How do I check the history of SP17 WHZ?

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What year was SP17 WHZ registered?

SP17 WHZ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is SP17 WHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP17 WHZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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