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S5 XWV

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,885 mi
Last recorded45,885 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XWV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 45,885 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 44,570 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 44,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,084 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 41,058 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 33,868 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 33,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 26,847 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 24,811 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 20,535 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 XWV is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S5 XWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 XWV registered?

S5 XWV is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is S5 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 XWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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