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WM17 WDR

2017 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,551 mi
Last recorded77,551 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 WDR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 May 2026 77,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2025 76,302 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive between engine and box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear wire insecure

Fail 27 May 2025 76,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever seized (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive between engine and box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear wire insecure

Fail 23 May 2025 76,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush split/debonded, lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted locking pin loose & wear sensor not seated. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front wheel has welding repair inner rim

T.P.M.S on low pressure

Pass 23 May 2024 71,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 71,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 66,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 45,675 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 39,365 miles
Pass 22 May 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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WM17 WDR is a 2017 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM17 WDR, 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 WM17 WDR registered?

WM17 WDR is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2017.

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