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101 SAM

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,839 mi
Last recorded72,839 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 72,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,655 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 61,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,087 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2023 49,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 38,167 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2022 38,166 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 30,384 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 30,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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101 SAM is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 101 SAM, 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 101 SAM registered?

101 SAM is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is 101 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 101 SAM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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