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B9 GCM

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,141 mi
Last recorded44,141 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 GCM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 44,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 60,518 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR TRANSFER BOX LEAKING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 40,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 57,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 37,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm and worn smooth inner edge advise to be changed soon 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm and worn smooth inner edge advise to be changed soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 33,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 52,944 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 26,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 21,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,026 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 45,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 2 Dec 2019 40,491 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Nov 2019 40,448 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2018 32,759 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,918 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 24,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

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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B9 GCM is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B9 GCM, 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 B9 GCM registered?

B9 GCM is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is B9 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 GCM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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