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X17 SWR

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,375 mi
Last recorded77,375 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 SWR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 77,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 67,106 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 67,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,162 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 59,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM INNER BUSH TEARING OUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn UPPER FORWARD ARM INNER BUSH TEARING OUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD ARM INNER BUSH TEARING OUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR OF TWO ARMS INNER BUSH TEARING OUT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts / digs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 52,088 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 36,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and other slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 31,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 22,190 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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X17 SWR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 X17 SWR, 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 10 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X17 SWR registered?

X17 SWR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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