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Y8 ETR

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 ETR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 130,473 miles

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 111,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,584 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 97,584 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 80,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,580 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil residue at NSF and OSF shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,708 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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Y8 ETR is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y8 ETR, 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 Y8 ETR registered?

Y8 ETR is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is Y8 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 ETR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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