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RS51 SPY

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,492 mi
Last recorded51,492 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS51 SPY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 51,492 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 48,815 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 45,856 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front shock absorber inadequately mounted but still secured

Pass 7 Dec 2022 42,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 40,494 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 40,494 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,061 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 36,469 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 36,341 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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RS51 SPY is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RS51 SPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RS51 SPY registered?

RS51 SPY is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 16 September 2017.

Is RS51 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS51 SPY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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