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RG05 ROB

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,722 mi
Last recorded98,722 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG05 ROB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 98,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear lower suspension arms have covers present (restricting viewing of components)

engine undertray present (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners present (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels present (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

plastic covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 2 Apr 2025 83,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers are slightly smeary

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

plastic covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 5 Apr 2024 74,596 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,509 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,528 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,096 miles

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

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

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

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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RG05 ROB 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 RG05 ROB, 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 RG05 ROB registered?

RG05 ROB is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 23 September 2017.

Is RG05 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG05 ROB 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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