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YE53 AVE

2017 Audi A5

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 AVE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 98,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,139 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 98,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 131,552 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 91,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 124,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 72,580 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 72,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 66,332 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 66,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 115,438 miles

front top both side wishbone bushes slightly cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,521 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,997 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 106,621 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 93,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,821 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 62,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,733 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 31,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE53 AVE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YE53 AVE, 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 YE53 AVE registered?

YE53 AVE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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