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FN52 FEN

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,275 mi
Last recorded135,275 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 FEN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 135,275 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 57,849 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 57,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2024 131,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 131,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 54,150 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 127,279 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,093 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 1 Dec 2022 123,068 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 123,068 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 41,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,171 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,081 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 31,908 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 Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,954 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,166 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,770 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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FN52 FEN is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FN52 FEN, 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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FN52 FEN is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2017.

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