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Y23 LRD

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,725 mi
Last recorded89,725 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 LRD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 89,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,132 miles

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

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

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 86,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Outer door sill covers fitted

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 75,004 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 74,610 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,311 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,233 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (lower rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,380 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped and brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge. Attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn and lipped and brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2022 61,951 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 61,951 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,977 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs lipped and brake pads more than 50% worn

Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,789 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 56,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 19,648 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,760 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,409 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 51,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,339 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,221 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,236 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,259 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 29,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y23 LRD is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y23 LRD, 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 Y23 LRD registered?

Y23 LRD is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 20 September 2017.

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