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LW17 UDU

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,164 mi
Last recorded130,164 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW17 UDU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 130,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 111,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 86,501 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 45,532 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 45,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 96W EXTRA LOAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 18,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 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 UDU is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LW17 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

LW17 UDU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is LW17 UDU safe to buy?

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