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M17 AWC

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

72,371 mi
Last recorded72,371 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 AWC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,371 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 64,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,230 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,953 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,999 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2023 87,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,451 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OSR Outer light damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,075 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 72,075 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,937 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be checked

Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 16,092 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,283 miles

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,181 miles

under shields fitted and not possible to test certain items

Fail 3 Mar 2017 55,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under shields fitted and not possible to test certain items

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,188 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,147 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts

Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,460 miles

NS under tray broken at front and rear and metal heat sheld bent

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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M17 AWC is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2016 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 M17 AWC, 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 10 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M17 AWC registered?

M17 AWC is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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