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V5 RBN

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,763 mi
Last recorded50,763 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RBN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 50,763 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 50,763 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2025 50,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 47,121 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 47,121 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 35,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 46,861 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 41,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 34,131 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 45,095 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 34,861 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 30,616 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 43,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 43,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 31,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 26,022 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 38,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,206 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,669 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 33,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 17,419 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,979 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 28,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 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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V5 RBN is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V5 RBN, 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 V5 RBN registered?

V5 RBN is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is V5 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 RBN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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