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YW17 DVJ

2017 Audi A5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,913 mi
Last recorded71,913 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW17 DVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 71,913 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 61,750 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

neaerside front level sensor wiring rubbing inner cv boot

Fail 31 Jan 2025 61,750 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front, lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

neaerside front level sensor wiring rubbing inner cv boot

Pass 3 Feb 2024 51,784 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 40,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 31,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 21,020 miles
Pass 12 Jun 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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YW17 DVJ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YW17 DVJ, 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 YW17 DVJ registered?

YW17 DVJ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is YW17 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW17 DVJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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