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LU57 WAL

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,088 mi
Last recorded57,088 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU57 WAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 57,088 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 57,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 43,245 miles

body covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Mar 2025 43,241 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jul 2024 45,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 38,242 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside offside (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 38,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm-Inner top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm-Inner top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 31,483 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 31,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 28,310 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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LU57 WAL is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LU57 WAL, 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 LU57 WAL registered?

LU57 WAL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 8 December 2017.

Is LU57 WAL safe to buy?

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