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SW17 VEL

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

35,684 mi
Last recorded35,684 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 VEL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 35,684 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened under spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 35,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened under spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 32,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 28,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 24,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner edge side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 24,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner edge side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 20,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 17,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 14,391 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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SW17 VEL is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 SW17 VEL, 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 SW17 VEL registered?

SW17 VEL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is SW17 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 VEL 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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