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SM61 BAX

2017 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,124 mi
Last recorded63,124 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 BAX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 63,124 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 55,303 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 55,302 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 49,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,762 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 34,437 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2021 26,456 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,149 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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SM61 BAX is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM61 BAX, 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 SM61 BAX registered?

SM61 BAX is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 11 October 2017.

Is SM61 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 BAX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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