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VU17 RPZ

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 RPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 68,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 62,669 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 62,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,461 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 50,389 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,454 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,060 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,295 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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VU17 RPZ 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 VU17 RPZ, 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 VU17 RPZ?

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What year was VU17 RPZ registered?

VU17 RPZ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is VU17 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 RPZ 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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