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82 AK

2018 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,469 mi
Last recorded61,469 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration82 AK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 92,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 92,176 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 52,812 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 84,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking past the clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 45,973 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 37,780 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,890 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 69,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 30,624 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2021 65,049 miles

centre exhaust joint sleeve securing clamps corroded and deteoriating

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 58,915 miles

knocking noise from rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,269 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 35,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,888 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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82 AK is a 2018 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 82 AK, 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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82 AK is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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