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WG17 BNL

2017 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,347 mi
Last recorded74,347 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 BNL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 65,511 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 65,509 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 62,526 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 52,729 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,513 miles
Pass 17 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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WG17 BNL is a 2017 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WG17 BNL, 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 WG17 BNL registered?

WG17 BNL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is WG17 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG17 BNL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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