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M27 BUG

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,027 mi
Last recorded107,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 BUG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 107,027 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 118,115 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 102,536 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,723 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,337 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 82,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,244 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 80,244 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,006 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 63,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 79,793 miles

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

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

The Exhaust connecting sleeve is badly corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 78,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,376 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 77,299 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,353 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,971 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,305 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 56,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,336 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,230 miles

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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M27 BUG is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M27 BUG, 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 M27 BUG registered?

M27 BUG is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 7 December 2017.

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