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B18 NRW

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,711 mi
Last recorded72,711 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 NRW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,711 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 72,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle of tyre 215x40xzr18 97y Michelin (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2024 68,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,664 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,702 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,479 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 50,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 46,003 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 46,003 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 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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B18 NRW is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B18 NRW, 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 B18 NRW registered?

B18 NRW is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is B18 NRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 NRW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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