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8 JCS

2018 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,123 mi
Last recorded72,123 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JCS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 72,123 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 72,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 58,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Oct 2023 48,793 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 48,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 37,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 24,708 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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8 JCS is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 8 JCS, 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 8 JCS registered?

8 JCS is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is 8 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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