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RT08 MAR

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,557 mi
Last recorded110,557 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT08 MAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 110,557 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 110,557 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 95,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,095 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 79,092 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2023 63,535 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 63,529 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,759 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,589 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 32,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle near 1.8 mm strongly advice (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 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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RT08 MAR is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RT08 MAR, 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 RT08 MAR registered?

RT08 MAR is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 11 July 2017.

Is RT08 MAR safe to buy?

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