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Y6 XAM

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

123,784 mi
Last recorded123,784 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 XAM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 123,784 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 119,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 111,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 101,879 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 101,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 93,244 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre too (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 84,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,939 miles
Pass 15 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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Y6 XAM is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 Y6 XAM, 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 Y6 XAM registered?

Y6 XAM is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is Y6 XAM safe to buy?

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