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SP17 YZF

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,399 mi
Last recorded140,399 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 YZF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 140,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 138,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 138,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 138,415 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 135,514 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 129,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,154 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,401 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 88,400 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,175 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 68,174 miles

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

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

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

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 YZF is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP17 YZF, 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 SP17 YZF registered?

SP17 YZF is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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The MOT history for SP17 YZF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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