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42 AV

2020 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,913 mi
Last recorded21,913 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A533,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 AV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 21,913 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 21,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 15,075 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 7,721 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 7,161 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 5,352 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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42 AV is a 2020 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2020 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 33,293 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 42 AV, 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 6 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 42 AV registered?

42 AV is a 2020 Audi A5, first registered on 24 January 2020.

Is 42 AV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 AV 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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