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YT17 HPE

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,263 mi
Last recorded73,263 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT17 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 73,263 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring seat split and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 73,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

amber pad warning light on censor not broke front

Pass 28 Aug 2025 64,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 55,975 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 55,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,793 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 48,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 40,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 34,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 30,460 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,450 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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YT17 HPE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT17 HPE, 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 YT17 HPE registered?

YT17 HPE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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