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VK17 FKJ

2017 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,734 mi
Last recorded85,734 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 FKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 85,734 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 80,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 74,677 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tyre wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 59,676 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 8 Dec 2022 55,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,817 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,125 miles

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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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VK17 FKJ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VK17 FKJ, 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 VK17 FKJ registered?

VK17 FKJ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is VK17 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK17 FKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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