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SJ17 RTN

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,312 mi
Last recorded84,312 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 RTN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber lower bushing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm bushing split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber lower bushing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm bushing split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 84,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber lower bushing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm bushing split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber lower bushing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm bushing split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 66,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 57,847 miles

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 46,956 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Jul 2022 38,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,083 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 26,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 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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SJ17 RTN is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue 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 SJ17 RTN, 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 SJ17 RTN registered?

SJ17 RTN is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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