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A1 DKY

2018 Audi A5

Red Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,298 mi
Last recorded42,298 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DKY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 42,298 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 42,291 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 34,770 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 34,391 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 31,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 28,294 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 16,906 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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A1 DKY is a 2018 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,894cc 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 A1 DKY, 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 A1 DKY registered?

A1 DKY is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is A1 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 DKY 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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