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YE17 ZCX

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 100,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 80,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,212 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on dash, pad condition ok

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wear indicator wire loose, not fitted to brake pad (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre- Leaking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 78,212 miles

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

Brake pad wear indicator light on dash, pad condition ok

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wear indicator wire loose, not fitted to brake pad (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre- Leaking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,995 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 57,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,991 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 36,903 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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YE17 ZCX is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

YE17 ZCX is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is YE17 ZCX safe to buy?

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