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K26 NEC

2017 Audi A5

Red Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,755 mi
Last recorded59,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 NEC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 59,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 54,534 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 51,367 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 51,367 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 45,579 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 45,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. 275/30 ZR20 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,330 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,839 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,059 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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K26 NEC is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,894cc petrol 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 K26 NEC, 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 K26 NEC registered?

K26 NEC is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 21 August 2017.

Is K26 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 NEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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