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R8 TJS

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,618 mi
Last recorded67,618 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TJS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 67,618 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,107 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 64,658 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,040 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 63,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 59,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 47,563 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 36,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 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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R8 TJS is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R8 TJS, 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 R8 TJS registered?

R8 TJS is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 6 April 2017.

Is R8 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 TJS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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