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YH17 WAO

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,396 mi
Last recorded89,396 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 WAO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 89,396 miles

under-trays fitted.

Fail 30 Jan 2026 89,396 miles

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

under-trays fitted.

Fail 22 Jan 2026 89,177 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 77,390 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Jan 2024 67,627 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 67,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened , spring mounting plate corroded and damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,631 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,833 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,330 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 25 Feb 2020 38,801 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))

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

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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YH17 WAO is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH17 WAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH17 WAO registered?

YH17 WAO is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is YH17 WAO safe to buy?

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