2017 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · L66 SDA
2017 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 72,319 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L66 SDA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 72,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L66 SDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Audi A5 (L66 SDA) between April 2020 and August 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
L66 SDA Mileage History
- 01/04/202024,588 mi
- 30/09/202025,964 mi+1,376 mi
- 06/09/202133,535 mi+7,571 mi
- 06/09/202133,537 mi+2 mi
- 19/09/202242,692 mi+9,155 mi
- 13/03/202455,810 mi+13,118 mi
- 14/08/202459,219 mi+3,409 mi
- 15/08/202459,223 mi+4 mi
- 13/08/202565,730 mi+6,507 mi
- 20/08/202672,319 mi+6,589 mi
Average of roughly 7,476 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This 2017 Audi A5 diesel is a reasonable buy if priced correctly, but budget for imminent suspension and tyre work. The MOT history shows recurring bush wear and one failed test for tyre damage, so it is not a fault-free example.
When viewing L66SDA, ask for proof the damaged Nearside Rear tyre from the 14 August 2024 failure was replaced, and check the 2025 advisory for a nail-free, legal-tread rear tyre. The front suspension bushes have been flagged at every test since 2022, so obtain a quote from an independent Audi specialist for replacing the front lower and upper arms before negotiating.
As a 2017 2.0-litre diesel Audi A5, expect diesel fuel economy in the high 50s mpg combined, with road tax likely in the £150-£190 annual band due to post-2017 emissions rules. Insurance group for this spec typically falls in the 30s, adding roughly £600-£900 per year depending on driver profile.
The MOT history shows recurring Nearside and Offside Front lower suspension arm bush wear from 2022 through 2025, and in 2025 additional upper inner bush splitting on the Offside Front, so physically inspect all four front arms for play and cracking. The 2024 failure was for Nearside Rear tyre ply or cord damage, so confirm the replacement and check all tyres for sidewall damage and edge wear, noting the 2025 advisory of 2-3mm on front edges at 255/35 R19.
The vehicle is a silver 1968cc diesel Audi A5 first registered in March 2017 with 65,730 miles at its latest MOT in August 2025. MOT records show a clean pass in 2024 aside from a failed test the day before for a damaged Nearside Rear tyre, plus repeated front suspension arm bush wear noted across multiple years. At just over 8 years old the mileage is around typical for the age, and no aggregate model reliability data is available to compare against.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Audi A5, so this vehicle's history must be judged on its own recorded defects rather than model averages.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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