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AF54 SAL

2017 Audi A5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,364 mi
Last recorded122,364 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 SAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 122,364 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 117,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/f inner top arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 71,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/f inner top arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AF54 SAL is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF54 SAL, 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 AF54 SAL registered?

AF54 SAL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is AF54 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 SAL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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