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S55 TAO

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,340 mi
Last recorded80,340 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TAO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,340 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 80,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,048 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 56,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 43,902 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 25,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,984 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 20,295 miles

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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S55 TAO is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol 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 S55 TAO, 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 S55 TAO registered?

S55 TAO is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 6 December 2017.

Is S55 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 TAO 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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