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FA13 SBT

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,463 mi
Last recorded46,463 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA13 SBT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 46,463 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 37,588 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 33,705 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 33,705 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 33,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 28,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2023 28,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 23,502 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 23,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also contains nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,865 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 19,865 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 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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FA13 SBT is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FA13 SBT, 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 FA13 SBT registered?

FA13 SBT is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is FA13 SBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA13 SBT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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