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YR17 HFX

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,857 mi
Last recorded174,857 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 HFX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 174,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 136,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 93,325 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes on nearside and offside worn, may require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wiper blade smearing windscreen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 93,325 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes on nearside and offside worn, may require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front wiper blade smearing windscreen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 62,820 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 60,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,498 miles

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

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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YR17 HFX is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR17 HFX, 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 YR17 HFX registered?

YR17 HFX is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is YR17 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR17 HFX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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