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SL17 RPO

2017 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,673 mi
Last recorded80,673 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 RPO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 80,673 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 74,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 74,542 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 67,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 61,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,228 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 54,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,221 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,195 miles
Pass 2 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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SL17 RPO is a 2017 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL17 RPO, 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 SL17 RPO registered?

SL17 RPO is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 4 April 2017.

Is SL17 RPO safe to buy?

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