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A17 CON

2018 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,837 mi
Last recorded49,837 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 CON
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,837 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most upper control arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 49,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most upper control arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 46,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 44,529 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 36,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2022 27,321 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2022 27,321 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 20,215 miles

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

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

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 CON is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CON, 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 CON registered?

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

Is A17 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 CON shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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