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ND55 SSS

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

45,219 mi
Last recorded45,219 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 SSS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 45,219 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 154,400 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 19 May 2025 154,400 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 18 Feb 2025 41,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 150,398 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 36,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 145,130 miles

Brake pad warning light on, All brake pads in good condition faulty brake pad sensor N/s front.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 32,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 142,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,561 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 25,575 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 25,575 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 138,715 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm + wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm + wearing uneven on inner edge (265/30r20) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 21,711 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 136,499 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (lower arm bush for strut mounting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel starting to crack but holding pressure

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to wear uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,298 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 121,298 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,095 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,171 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,136 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,574 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 64,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle exhaust smoke output too low to register with analyser

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle exhaust smoke output too low to register with analyser

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ND55 SSS is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ND55 SSS, 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 ND55 SSS registered?

ND55 SSS is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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