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SM21 VGJ

2021 Audi A5

White Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,947 mi
Last recorded67,947 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Audi A529,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM21 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 67,947 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 67,941 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 51,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 51,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SM21 VGJ is a 2021 Audi A5 in White with a 2,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,569 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 SM21 VGJ, 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 5 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 SM21 VGJ registered?

SM21 VGJ is a 2021 Audi A5, first registered on 18 July 2021.

Is SM21 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM21 VGJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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