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R28 JEL

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 JEL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 56,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 52,979 miles

TPMS Light on

Fail 5 Sep 2024 52,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS Light on

Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 41,650 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,615 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 38,522 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,854 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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R28 JEL is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,894cc petrol 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 R28 JEL, 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 R28 JEL registered?

R28 JEL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is R28 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 JEL 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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