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AL55 EKH

2017 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests32 (29 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.6%

Mileage

72,431 mi
Last recorded72,431 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 EKH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

29 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 72,431 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 133,247 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 89,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 62,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti Rattle spring missing from Caliper

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 88,743 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 129,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 50,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4 mm wear wire just starting to touch disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 121,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 38,418 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2023 38,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has had an illegal repair to close to sidewall so creating a lump 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,769 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 51,836 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth smooth on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre, tread depth smooth on outer edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 107,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 20,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,269 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 17,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 106,501 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 106,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,257 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 104,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,410 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,562 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,917 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,861 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AL55 EKH is a 2017 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.6%.

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 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 AL55 EKH, 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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AL55 EKH is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 15 November 2017.

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