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W8 SBX

2017 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 SBX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 78,950 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 69,991 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 69,101 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 69,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 61,271 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 46,468 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2022 43,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,283 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 31,795 miles
Pass 19 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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W8 SBX is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W8 SBX, 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 W8 SBX registered?

W8 SBX is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is W8 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 SBX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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