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SL53 TTS

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,263 mi
Last recorded54,263 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 TTS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 54,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 44,236 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 44,236 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 37,840 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 29,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 23,966 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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SL53 TTS is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL53 TTS, 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 SL53 TTS registered?

SL53 TTS is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 7 December 2017.

Is SL53 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 TTS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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