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Y4 RBU

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,735 mi
Last recorded109,735 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 RBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 109,735 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 101,808 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,545 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 81,473 miles

Central Front engine and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2023 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front engine and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,916 miles

Central Front ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,907 miles

Central Front ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 54,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,024 miles

both front tyre treads low

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 21 Jul 2020 51,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear brake pads worn low and warning light is on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads low

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 18 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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Y4 RBU is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y4 RBU, 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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Y4 RBU is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 26 June 2017.

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