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29 LDT

2017 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,446 mi
Last recorded30,446 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 LDT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 30,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers are starting to leave streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount is starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear level sensor is seized at top joint

Pass 3 Feb 2024 27,800 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 27,799 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Lower spring mount corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces are corroding with uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad wear sensor is touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 25,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking at tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre punctured.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 25,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking at tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre punctured.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 22,114 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 22,113 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top link arm inner mounting bush is torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower coil spring starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear number plate is starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 17,427 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 14,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking at tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking at tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 14,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking at tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking at tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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29 LDT is a 2017 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 29 LDT, 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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29 LDT is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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