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ROB 181R

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,157 mi
Last recorded87,157 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 181R
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 87,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 75,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,747 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower spring mounts are corroded and close to failure point. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 57,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 57,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top link arm inner bush is torn (Bulkhead Side). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,734 miles

Offside Rear tyre is punctured.

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower spring mounts are starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 41,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.0mm outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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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ROB 181R is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 ROB 181R, 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 ROB 181R registered?

ROB 181R is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is ROB 181R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROB 181R 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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