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MW04 MXW

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,891 mi
Last recorded42,891 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 MXW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 42,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 42,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 31,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 28,914 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 38,767 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2023 38,766 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 35,041 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,704 miles
Pass 2 Apr 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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MW04 MXW is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey 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 MW04 MXW, 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 MW04 MXW registered?

MW04 MXW is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 6 April 2017.

Is MW04 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW04 MXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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