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SM17 DMU

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,721 mi
Last recorded103,721 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 DMU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,721 miles

The vehicle has under cover

Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,178 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 87,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 80,139 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 80,051 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Due to headlamp tint. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords at tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced due to headlamp tint. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 72,107 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 71,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top link arm inner bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount is corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords in 3 places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top link arm inner bush is torn (Bulkhead Side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount is corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords in 2 places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim is buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 61,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 49,467 miles

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

Pass 11 May 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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SM17 DMU is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SM17 DMU, 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 SM17 DMU registered?

SM17 DMU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is SM17 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 DMU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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