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ML17 ORN

2017 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 ORN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 98,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner egde/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner egde/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 98,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn inner egde/1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner egde/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner egde/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 80,964 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 52,853 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 52,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 39,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 39,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 32,540 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 32,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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ML17 ORN is a 2017 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ML17 ORN, 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 ML17 ORN registered?

ML17 ORN is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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