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J28 NPW

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,216 mi
Last recorded170,216 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 NPW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 170,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 166,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 161,606 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 161,579 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 146,425 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR coil springs corroded and lower locators corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 146,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine emissions warning lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF and OSF upper wishbone arm bushes split allowing excess movement of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wiper blades heavily smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened OSF seat belt webbing split away weakening seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower wishbone arm bushes perishing. No excess movement on test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Lower sections of coil springs corroding NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR lower spring locators corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 125,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,276 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,810 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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J28 NPW is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J28 NPW, 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 J28 NPW registered?

J28 NPW is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is J28 NPW safe to buy?

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