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YW17 GZJ

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,559 mi
Last recorded51,559 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW17 GZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 51,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , badly cracked on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view , requirements just met (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , badly cracked on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 51,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , badly cracked on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view , requirements just met (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , badly cracked on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 47,503 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 42,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 35,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 27,084 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 22,234 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 22 Jul 2020 22,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 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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YW17 GZJ is a 2017 Audi A5 in White 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 YW17 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

YW17 GZJ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is YW17 GZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW17 GZJ 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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