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GB09 ROB

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

106,454 mi
Last recorded106,454 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB09 ROB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 289,016 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 105,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 269,734 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 104,788 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 250,812 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 250,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 3 May 2023 104,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 231,657 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 103,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 210,307 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 210,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 97,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 189,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 68,892 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 171,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 153,394 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 136,351 miles

zero emissions

Fail 17 Jul 2017 136,351 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

zero emissions

Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,315 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 113,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 102,119 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,485 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GB09 ROB is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GB09 ROB, 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 GB09 ROB registered?

GB09 ROB is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is GB09 ROB safe to buy?

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