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SW17 WZG

2017 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,740 mi
Last recorded75,740 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 WZG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 75,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 75,740 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has just over 1.6mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to crack /split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to crack /split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 48,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 48,661 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 37,382 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 26,301 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 19,317 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 11,272 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 WZG is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 SW17 WZG, 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 WZG registered?

SW17 WZG is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2017.

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The MOT history for SW17 WZG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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