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SY17 UWP

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY17 UWP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,876 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored across o/s in 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 78,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in 'A' zone swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,205 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 54,068 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 54,066 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 43,713 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 43,471 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 33,339 miles

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

front wipers smearing the screen

o/s/f wiper hitting windscreen trim

Fail 20 Jun 2022 33,339 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing the screen

o/s/f wiper hitting windscreen trim

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,057 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 22,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,065 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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SY17 UWP 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 SY17 UWP, 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 SY17 UWP?

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What year was SY17 UWP registered?

SY17 UWP is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is SY17 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY17 UWP 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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