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359 IW

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,863 mi
Last recorded81,863 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration359 IW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 81,863 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 81,863 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,059 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,773 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,580 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 64,994 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 56,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65%-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,381 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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359 IW is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black 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 359 IW, 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 359 IW registered?

359 IW is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is 359 IW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 359 IW 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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