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SB17 WJN

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,170 mi
Last recorded145,170 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 WJN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 145,170 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 145,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 121,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 Upper Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 Upper Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 81,818 miles

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 37,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 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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SB17 WJN is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SB17 WJN, 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 SB17 WJN registered?

SB17 WJN is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 21 April 2017.

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