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MA66 BYM

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,400 mi
Last recorded94,400 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA66 BYM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,400 miles

covers everywhere

Fail 29 Jan 2026 94,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers everywhere

Pass 31 Jan 2025 85,443 miles

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,172 miles

Engine Covers

Nearside Rear Lower Coil Spring Rubber Worn

Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Rubber Worn

Under Trays

Fail 18 Jan 2024 78,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush leaking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower spring mount corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower spring mount corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,455 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the one which is move curved rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped advise too replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,337 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 51,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,383 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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MA66 BYM is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA66 BYM, 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 MA66 BYM registered?

MA66 BYM is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 8 February 2017.

Is MA66 BYM safe to buy?

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