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M888 LYS

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,135 mi
Last recorded90,135 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 LYS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 90,135 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 90,135 miles

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

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 Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,955 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 83,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,934 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire snapped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre sidewall also has impact damage but is not deemed excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2021 57,257 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level showing over filled (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire snapped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre sidewall also has impact damage but is not deemed excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

TPMS light illuminated but does not indicate a fault with the system

Pass 28 Sep 2020 36,748 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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M888 LYS is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M888 LYS, 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 M888 LYS registered?

M888 LYS is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 23 December 2017.

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