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SN13 RLN

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,387 mi
Last recorded78,387 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 RLN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,387 miles

Rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 19 May 2026 78,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre cut/split cords showing not safe to brake test on road (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 28 May 2025 73,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 61,441 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Aug 2023 44,706 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,046 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 27,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 21,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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SN13 RLN is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN13 RLN, 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 SN13 RLN registered?

SN13 RLN is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is SN13 RLN safe to buy?

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