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KB12 SAN

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,911 mi
Last recorded56,911 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB12 SAN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 56,911 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 49,911 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 44,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,740 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 38,739 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 38,727 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 33,460 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,828 miles

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

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

both front and both rear tyres worn close to legal limit 1.6mm

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Mar 2021 27,819 miles

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

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

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))

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

undercovers fitted

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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KB12 SAN 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 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 KB12 SAN, 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 KB12 SAN registered?

KB12 SAN is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is KB12 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB12 SAN shows 9 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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