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YJ66 MGW

2017 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,293 mi
Last recorded113,293 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 MGW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 113,293 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 94,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm Bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,379 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 68,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2020 60,014 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides of car (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

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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YJ66 MGW is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ66 MGW, 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 YJ66 MGW registered?

YJ66 MGW is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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The MOT history for YJ66 MGW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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