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Y16 VAR

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,663 mi
Last recorded118,663 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 VAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 118,663 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 118,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 87,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 64,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 53,030 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 53,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 45,507 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 45,507 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,644 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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Y16 VAR is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y16 VAR, 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 Y16 VAR registered?

Y16 VAR is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 29 August 2017.

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