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YE17 HYF

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,372 mi
Last recorded133,372 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 HYF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 133,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 133,360 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))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 121,211 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 121,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 114,568 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 114,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 102,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,028 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 89,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 68,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,266 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 52,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers worn/smearing

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

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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YE17 HYF is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YE17 HYF, 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 YE17 HYF registered?

YE17 HYF is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is YE17 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE17 HYF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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