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LW17 DWE

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,034 mi
Last recorded93,034 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW17 DWE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 93,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 79,929 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 656,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 51,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 39,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

emissions too clean to pick up

Fail 23 Sep 2021 39,418 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,373 miles
Pass 23 May 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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LW17 DWE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LW17 DWE, 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 LW17 DWE registered?

LW17 DWE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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