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BO55 RVB

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,783 mi
Last recorded65,783 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 RVB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 65,783 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 65,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 56,558 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 49,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both void of tread on insides needs tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 49,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both void of tread on insides needs tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 38,739 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 38,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,461 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 29,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 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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BO55 RVB 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 BO55 RVB, 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 BO55 RVB registered?

BO55 RVB is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is BO55 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 RVB 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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