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X700 RAV

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,691 mi
Last recorded94,691 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX700 RAV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 94,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 94,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 89,447 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box holder corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front & off side front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 89,447 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box holder corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp aim too low Off side front (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Near side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front & off side front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 76,319 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

No blip test, undertrays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 76,319 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

No blip test, undertrays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 76,310 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 60,167 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 44,673 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,462 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 33,630 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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X700 RAV is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X700 RAV, 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 X700 RAV registered?

X700 RAV is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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