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J3 FPF

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,753 mi
Last recorded26,753 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FPF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 26,753 miles

offside and nearside front upper arms rear bushes starting to split

slight dampness to offside and nearside front shock absorbers

Fail 21 Apr 2026 26,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 24,374 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 24,374 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 21,884 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 21,873 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall in several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Apr 2023 18,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 16,146 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 16,137 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 11,958 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 9,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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J3 FPF is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J3 FPF, 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 J3 FPF registered?

J3 FPF is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is J3 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 FPF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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