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AO53 JOS

2020 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,355 mi
Last recorded73,355 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A533,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JOS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 73,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Road Wheel Welded However Repair Okay.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,808 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 56,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 38,360 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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AO53 JOS is a 2020 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO53 JOS, 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 AO53 JOS registered?

AO53 JOS is a 2020 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2020.

Is AO53 JOS safe to buy?

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