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W999 CGS

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 CGS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 51,350 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,200 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 42,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 31,343 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 16 Feb 2022 24,518 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 13,976 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 13,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 10,616 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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W999 CGS is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W999 CGS, 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 W999 CGS registered?

W999 CGS is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is W999 CGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W999 CGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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