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VN17 ULJ

2017 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,788 mi
Last recorded75,788 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 ULJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 75,788 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 75,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,514 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,823 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 52,125 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 15 Mar 2023 52,106 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f upper rear arm inner bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 46,160 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 35,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 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 ULJ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

VN17 ULJ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is VN17 ULJ safe to buy?

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