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VA17 VPT

2017 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 VPT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 82,230 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,941 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 73,941 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm bush split - arm towards rear of the vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm bush split - arm towards rear of the vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear limit sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,190 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm - inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,582 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020

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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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VA17 VPT is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VA17 VPT, 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 VA17 VPT registered?

VA17 VPT is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 22 July 2017.

Is VA17 VPT safe to buy?

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