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R5 CWY

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,149 mi
Last recorded92,149 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 CWY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 92,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,745 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 72,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

steering rack, rough in operation on n/s

Fail 22 Aug 2023 72,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

steering rack, rough in operation on n/s

Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,919 miles

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

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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R5 CWY is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 R5 CWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 CWY registered?

R5 CWY is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2017.

Is R5 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 CWY 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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