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YJ66 SHP

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,529 mi
Last recorded94,529 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 SHP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,529 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 87,910 miles

tpms light on

Fail 16 Sep 2024 87,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 28 Sep 2023 70,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 70,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/3519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/3519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn to zero tread on inner shoulder

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,648 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 59,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 46,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 38,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 36,874 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

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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YJ66 SHP 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 YJ66 SHP, 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 YJ66 SHP registered?

YJ66 SHP is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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