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JA13 PET

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,131 mi
Last recorded92,131 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA13 PET
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,131 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 92,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 71,806 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,738 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 34,073 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Dec 2021 34,073 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jan 2021 33,198 miles

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

Pass 28 May 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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JA13 PET is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JA13 PET, 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 JA13 PET registered?

JA13 PET is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 5 June 2017.

Is JA13 PET safe to buy?

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