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VF17 BKL

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,434 mi
Last recorded75,434 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF17 BKL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 75,434 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 75,331 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,716 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 64,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,889 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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VF17 BKL is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc 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 VF17 BKL, 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 VF17 BKL registered?

VF17 BKL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 2 August 2017.

Is VF17 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF17 BKL 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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