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WA17 UWG

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,602 mi
Last recorded73,602 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA17 UWG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 60,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 52,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 37,992 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 37,992 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 26,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 26,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 11,013 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 9,444 miles

front tyre treads low

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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WA17 UWG 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 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 WA17 UWG, 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 WA17 UWG registered?

WA17 UWG is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is WA17 UWG safe to buy?

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