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FR53 NEY

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,600 mi
Last recorded89,600 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR53 NEY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 89,600 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 89,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 148,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 148,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 140,506 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,972 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 81,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,524 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,081 miles

advise from engine coming from around alternator pully area requires further investigation

advise nearside front and offside front tires on and approaching 1.6mm wear bar indicators highly recommend replacement very near future

advise offside front inner tire wall starting to split

Fail 25 Jan 2023 132,081 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also heavily split around inner tire wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise from engine coming from around alternator pully area requires further investigation

advise nearside front and offside front tires on and approaching 1.6mm wear bar indicators highly recommend replacement very near future

advise offside front inner tire wall starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 51,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 113,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,433 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 105,164 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 105,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2019 97,395 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,588 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,659 miles

emissions too clean to register

front pads approx 80% worn, slght lip on discs

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn 2mm-3mm

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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FR53 NEY is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FR53 NEY, 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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FR53 NEY is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2017.

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