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21 SS

2017 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,168 mi
Last recorded42,168 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 SS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 42,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2025 42,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,908 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 34,183 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 29,442 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 24,730 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,940 miles
Pass 22 May 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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21 SS is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 21 SS, 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 21 SS registered?

21 SS is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is 21 SS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 SS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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