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R111 TDS

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,301 mi
Last recorded89,301 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 TDS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,301 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Front Upper Suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Apr 2026 89,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm shocker mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Front Upper Suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,986 miles

Rear tyre at n/s approaching wear bars

Rear tyre at o/s wearing uneven on inner edge & close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 1 May 2024 72,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,149 miles

both front tyres on legal limit in centre

Pass 19 Jul 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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R111 TDS is a 2017 Audi A5 in White 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 R111 TDS, 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 R111 TDS registered?

R111 TDS is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is R111 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 TDS 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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