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1497 HA

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1497 HA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 84,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 255/35/19 96Y (2.72mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 73,235 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount is starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm bush is starting to slightly tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear sensor is getting close to disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts in them almost to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush is torn (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush is torn (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount is starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm bush is starting to slightly tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear sensor is getting close to disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts in them almost to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush tearing (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 67,239 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush tearing (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 59,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,790 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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1497 HA is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol 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 1497 HA, 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 1497 HA registered?

1497 HA is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 11 April 2017.

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