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LJI 496

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,370 mi
Last recorded48,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 496
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 48,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 66,092 miles

Corrosion started on rear subframe.

Three leds inop in high level brake lamp.

Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,951 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 41,951 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,377 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe.

Front brake pads , around 3mm left.

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

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

Three leds inoperative in high level brake lamp.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 32,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 55,212 miles

Corrosion started on rear subframe.

Front brake pads , around 3mm left.

Wiper mechanism worn.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 24,092 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 48,794 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 15,524 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 8,279 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 6,428 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 31,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 31,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 24,747 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 24,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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LJI 496 is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJI 496, 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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LJI 496 is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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