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SW17 AVJ

2017 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,753 mi
Last recorded71,753 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 AVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 66,009 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2024 59,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 46,018 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2020 31,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine and under body covers fitted

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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SW17 AVJ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW17 AVJ, 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 SW17 AVJ registered?

SW17 AVJ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is SW17 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 AVJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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