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RO08 OTS

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OTS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,458 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,619 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 59,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,941 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 54,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 46,357 miles
Pass 8 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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RO08 OTS is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol 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 RO08 OTS, 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 RO08 OTS registered?

RO08 OTS is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 15 April 2017.

Is RO08 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 OTS 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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