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F26 ADE

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,310 mi
Last recorded136,310 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 ADE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 136,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 121,799 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 107,019 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 93,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower mounting pad corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower mounting pad corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 81,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 66,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 66,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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F26 ADE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black 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 F26 ADE, 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 F26 ADE registered?

F26 ADE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is F26 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 ADE 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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