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M5 TOB

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,202 mi
Last recorded105,202 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 TOB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,202 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2025 22,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 99,964 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 20,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 94,539 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 94,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 18,012 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 86,696 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped

Pass 19 Oct 2022 15,698 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre, slightly stepped

Fail 26 May 2022 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre, slightly stepped

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 12,513 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 10,068 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 10,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,200 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 69,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,064 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,830 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,760 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 43,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. Attention to level sensor (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 41,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 35,987 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 32,637 miles

Rear 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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M5 TOB is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 M5 TOB, 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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M5 TOB is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 23 September 2017.

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