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WD17 VXS

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,075 mi
Last recorded104,075 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD17 VXS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 104,075 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2025 104,075 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NO SPACING + PLATE TINTED (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NO SPACING (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 93,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 87,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 87,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 46,537 miles

TPMS On, N/S/F Tyre Punctured

Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,373 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 27,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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WD17 VXS is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD17 VXS, 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 WD17 VXS registered?

WD17 VXS is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is WD17 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD17 VXS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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