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RD55 HAL

2017 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,076 mi
Last recorded49,076 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD55 HAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 49,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 41,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 36,746 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 36,746 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 31,245 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

very slight scratches in windscreen do not effect drivers view.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,825 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring bush corroded and split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring bush corroded and split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 22,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 17,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 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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RD55 HAL is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RD55 HAL, 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 RD55 HAL registered?

RD55 HAL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 25 June 2017.

Is RD55 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD55 HAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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