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S5 SWL

2017 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,653 mi
Last recorded129,653 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A454,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 129,653 miles

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 1 Jul 2025 116,535 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 104,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Fail 3 Jul 2024 104,299 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

both rear spring seats heavily worn

Pass 11 Jul 2023 89,744 miles

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

both rear lower suspension spring cup perished /worn

Pass 5 Jul 2022 74,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 58,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,873 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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S5 SWL is a 2017 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 54,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 SWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 9 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S5 SWL?

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What year was S5 SWL registered?

S5 SWL is a 2017 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is S5 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 SWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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