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A5 GUW

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,962 mi
Last recorded65,962 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GUW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 65,962 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 57,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge one close to inner cords slight out of shape

Pass 4 Oct 2023 47,911 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 47,911 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,200 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 28,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2020 18,801 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 May 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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A5 GUW is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A5 GUW, 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 A5 GUW registered?

A5 GUW is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is A5 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GUW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 GUW have outstanding finance?

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