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VA17 XXZ

2017 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,226 mi
Last recorded43,226 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 XXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 43,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 36,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 29,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,346 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 16,003 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 16,003 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 11,149 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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VA17 XXZ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VA17 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

VA17 XXZ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is VA17 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA17 XXZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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