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VN17 GMU

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,298 mi
Last recorded146,298 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 GMU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,298 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Oct 2024 127,453 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 95,048 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 95,048 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 29 Oct 2022 72,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 28 Oct 2022 72,113 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened split and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened split and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,523 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front - on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,764 miles
Pass 12 Apr 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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VN17 GMU is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN17 GMU, 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

How do I check the history of VN17 GMU?

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What year was VN17 GMU registered?

VN17 GMU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is VN17 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN17 GMU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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