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S5 LBU

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,874 mi
Last recorded73,874 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 LBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 73,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 73,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 60,810 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 34,343 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 53,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 27,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 45,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 20,508 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,197 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 19,856 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 13,271 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 13,182 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 25,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,048 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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S5 LBU is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S5 LBU, 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 S5 LBU registered?

S5 LBU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 14 September 2017.

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