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WV17 VZH

2017 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,967 mi
Last recorded230,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 VZH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 230,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 230,959 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 185,264 miles

Front pad warring SEN WIRE SNAPPED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 150,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 149,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 114,907 miles

Nearside Front under body trim hanging down 1/3 section of it secured not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper trim broken off missing some damage

dash warning for door open nsf when closed

Pass 7 Jun 2022 102,670 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 102,654 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central vehicle undertray loose

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

Pass 26 May 2021 80,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,685 miles

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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WV17 VZH is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV17 VZH, 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 WV17 VZH registered?

WV17 VZH is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2017.

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