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AD17 HFE

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 HFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 140,011 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2025 132,404 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 132,404 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 124,755 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 116,301 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 99,765 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 99,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,738 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front low and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front wipers poor.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear low and out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 77,738 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front low and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front wipers poor.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear low and out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate incorrect Both number plates incorrect spacing. New set of plates made on site. (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 53,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 HFE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

AD17 HFE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 12 August 2017.

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