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48 FM

2017 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,880 mi
Last recorded43,880 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 FM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 43,880 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 42,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 36,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 32,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 26,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 19,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 17,638 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 17,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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48 FM is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 48 FM, 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 48 FM registered?

48 FM is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is 48 FM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 FM 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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