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72 STV

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,675 mi
Last recorded70,675 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 STV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 70,675 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 65,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing both edges and slightly uneven and on legal limit of 1.6 mm at lowest point both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 58,025 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower rubber alloy mount poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,973 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 50,967 miles

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

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

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 16 Mar 2022 44,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,429 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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72 STV is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 72 STV, 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 72 STV registered?

72 STV is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is 72 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72 STV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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