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SW17 WBU

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,727 mi
Last recorded43,727 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 WBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 43,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 40,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2024 36,642 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 23,476 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 23,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 13,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 11,044 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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SW17 WBU is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc 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 SW17 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

SW17 WBU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is SW17 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 WBU 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.

Does SW17 WBU have outstanding finance?

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