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W40 SGB

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,094 mi
Last recorded91,094 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 SGB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 80,231 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 59,749 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 57,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 50,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyres..N/s/f tyre on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 38,613 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,607 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,213 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 74,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,235 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 61,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,882 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,705 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 42,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,817 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,350 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,548 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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W40 SGB is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W40 SGB, 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 W40 SGB registered?

W40 SGB is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 6 March 2017.

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