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15 MEL

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,098 mi
Last recorded103,098 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 MEL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 103,098 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 103,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 94,616 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 94,616 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 85,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 77,117 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,808 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PUNCTURED. (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 76,806 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PUNCTURED. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 67,038 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 67,038 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,826 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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15 MEL is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 15 MEL, 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 15 MEL registered?

15 MEL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is 15 MEL safe to buy?

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