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A17 AJB

2018 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,603 mi
Last recorded36,603 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AJB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 36,603 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 55,099 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2025 31,508 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 46,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 27,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 35,026 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 35,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 22,451 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 25,381 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 18,453 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 20,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 14,017 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 14,017 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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A17 AJB is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 41,510 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 A17 AJB, 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 8 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 AJB registered?

A17 AJB is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is A17 AJB safe to buy?

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