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YL17 WHX

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,724 mi
Last recorded99,724 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 WHX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 99,724 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 69,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,011 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 38,011 miles

Windscreen washer not working empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,261 miles

Central Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Central Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020

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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 WHX is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHX, 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 WHX registered?

YL17 WHX is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is YL17 WHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 WHX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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