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A23 TWR

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,917 mi
Last recorded85,917 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TWR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Full under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

full plastic under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2023 76,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,238 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 48,076 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 48,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,106 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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A23 TWR is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A23 TWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A23 TWR?

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What year was A23 TWR registered?

A23 TWR is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 8 September 2017.

Is A23 TWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 TWR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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