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S4 FUV

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,216 mi
Last recorded131,216 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 FUV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 131,216 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shaped Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shaped Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 116,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shaped Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shaped Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 90,203 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 74,728 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm bush slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 59,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,990 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 49,990 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 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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S4 FUV is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S4 FUV, 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 S4 FUV registered?

S4 FUV is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is S4 FUV safe to buy?

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