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A42 JCW

2017 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,355 mi
Last recorded26,355 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA42 JCW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 26,355 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 21,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 18,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 15,452 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 12,381 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 10,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower rubber bush mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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A42 JCW is a 2017 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A42 JCW, 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

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What year was A42 JCW registered?

A42 JCW is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is A42 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A42 JCW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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