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VN17 MRX

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,443 mi
Last recorded127,443 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 MRX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 127,443 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 127,443 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 113,225 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 95,724 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edges.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,522 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 47,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 40,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower spring seat perished

Pass 17 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 MRX is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey 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 VN17 MRX, 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 VN17 MRX registered?

VN17 MRX is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 26 April 2017.

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