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AD17 DMF

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,575 mi
Last recorded76,575 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 DMF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,575 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in centre of tread ()

Fail 28 Aug 2025 76,299 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in centre of tread ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 67,193 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 48,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 34,369 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 34,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 24,791 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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AD17 DMF is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD17 DMF, 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 AD17 DMF registered?

AD17 DMF is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is AD17 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD17 DMF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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