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M18 RSN

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,850 mi
Last recorded97,850 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 RSN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 97,850 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 181,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 181,358 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 168,911 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting point (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 168,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting point (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 85,800 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 155,863 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 69,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 146,259 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 146,259 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2022 53,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 136,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 41,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 28,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 31 Aug 2019 117,215 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 108,522 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 108,522 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 108,511 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both wrong spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,976 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 62,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,811 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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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M18 RSN is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M18 RSN, 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 M18 RSN registered?

M18 RSN is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 11 May 2017.

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