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AR12 MEL

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,551 mi
Last recorded97,551 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 MEL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 97,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 78,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 68,801 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 68,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 55,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 43,039 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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AR12 MEL is a 2017 Audi A5 in White 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 AR12 MEL, 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 AR12 MEL registered?

AR12 MEL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is AR12 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR12 MEL 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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