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M88 XMA

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,225 mi
Last recorded116,225 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 XMA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 116,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 109,000 miles

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

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose INNER WHEEL ARCH TRIM (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 108,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached WHEEL ARCH ADD ON (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose INNER WHEEL ARCH TRIM (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 96,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 40,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,166 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres wearing from the edges

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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M88 XMA is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M88 XMA, 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 M88 XMA registered?

M88 XMA is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is M88 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 XMA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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