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VN17 YDR

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,103 mi
Last recorded50,103 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 YDR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,103 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 45,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 35,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 27,161 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 16,088 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 16,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 YDR is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YDR, 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 VN17 YDR registered?

VN17 YDR is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is VN17 YDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN17 YDR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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