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555 LYF

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,875 mi
Last recorded40,875 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 LYF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 40,875 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 40,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 38,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 32,094 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 26,553 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 23,261 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 23,261 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 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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555 LYF 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 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 555 LYF, 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 555 LYF registered?

555 LYF is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is 555 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 555 LYF 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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