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B8 GXX

2017 Audi A5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,019 mi
Last recorded74,019 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GXX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 74,019 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 74,006 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 67,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,628 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,707 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 44,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 17,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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B8 GXX is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B8 GXX, 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 B8 GXX registered?

B8 GXX is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is B8 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 GXX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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