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L15 DRX

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,332 mi
Last recorded47,332 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 DRX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 47,332 miles

Manufacturers under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,490 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 42,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge of tyre (255/35 R19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of measured tread (legal limit is 1.6mm) and worn slightly unevenly inside edge (255/35 R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm of measured tread (legal limit is 1.6mm) (255/35 R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 36,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Several cuts/chunks taken out of inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly unevenly on inside edge (255/35 R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn VERY close to legal limit and worn very low on inside edge (255/35 R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly unevenly on inside edge (255/35 R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 29,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 29,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,104 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,176 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,797 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 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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L15 DRX is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L15 DRX, 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 L15 DRX registered?

L15 DRX is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is L15 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 DRX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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