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YL17 WHU

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,518 mi
Last recorded49,518 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 WHU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 49,518 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 49,518 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 45,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 40,671 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 35,294 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 27,832 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 27,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,385 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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YL17 WHU is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL17 WHU, 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 YL17 WHU registered?

YL17 WHU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YL17 WHU safe to buy?

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