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M13 FAL

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

19,741 mi
Last recorded19,741 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 FAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 19,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 18,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 91,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 16,852 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 87,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front window not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 15,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 12,349 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 84,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposed reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 8,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 8,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,473 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 7,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arms arms- both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting / deteriorated - both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting / deteriorated - both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers side (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arms arms- both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting / deteriorated - both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting / deteriorated - both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 73,703 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,011 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,713 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper splitter trip loose and hanging down

Fail 2 Jul 2013 53,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper splitter trip loose and hanging down

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,356 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

nsf tyre getting low and cracking in treads

rear anti roll bar collars cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,734 miles

O/S/F tyre inside wall damaged no cords showing.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Washers poor req clean out.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,174 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 20,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M13 FAL is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 M13 FAL, 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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M13 FAL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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