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R21 SWA

2019 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,350 mi
Last recorded72,350 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 Audi A536,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 SWA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 72,350 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 91,276 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 61,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 79,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 43,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 28,407 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 28,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 27,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 58,065 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 14,345 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 31,725 miles

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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R21 SWA is a 2019 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 36,263 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 R21 SWA, 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 7 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R21 SWA?

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What year was R21 SWA registered?

R21 SWA is a 2019 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2019.

Is R21 SWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 SWA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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