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L28 BSN

2017 Audi S5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,144 mi
Last recorded87,144 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi S546,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 BSN
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 87,144 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 81,896 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 87,034 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,212 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 72,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 76,624 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 69,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,481 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2021 67,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2021 63,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,580 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 57,750 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 52,302 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut on tyre wall not showing cords

Nearside Rear Outer cut on tyre wall not showing cords

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 42,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut on tyre wall not showing cords

Nearside Rear Outer cut on tyre wall not showing cords

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,537 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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L28 BSN is a 2017 Audi S5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2017 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 46,464 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 S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L28 BSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 9 years old, this Audi S5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L28 BSN registered?

L28 BSN is a 2017 Audi S5, first registered on 20 September 2017.

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The MOT history for L28 BSN shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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