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VF17 LCL

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,448 mi
Last recorded169,448 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF17 LCL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 169,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 151,326 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 126,106 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 97,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,278 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 50,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 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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VF17 LCL is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

VF17 LCL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is VF17 LCL safe to buy?

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