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FF55 DUF

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,315 mi
Last recorded118,315 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF55 DUF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 118,315 miles

Front undertrays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 127,555 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm,- inner and central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm- inner and central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 127,555 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm,- inner and central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm- inner and central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 112,623 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 121,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 121,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,114 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 114,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,549 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 60,549 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate tinted (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate tinted (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,104 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,841 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 48,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,147 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 46,432 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,626 miles

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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FF55 DUF is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FF55 DUF, 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 FF55 DUF registered?

FF55 DUF is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 13 April 2017.

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