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WP17 XAV

2017 Audi A5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,978 mi
Last recorded82,978 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP17 XAV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 82,978 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 74,829 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,231 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 65,231 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,105 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 47,101 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 35,822 miles
Pass 17 May 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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WP17 XAV is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red 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 WP17 XAV, 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 WP17 XAV registered?

WP17 XAV is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is WP17 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP17 XAV 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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