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A1 RUD

2018 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,341 mi
Last recorded40,341 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 40,341 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 36,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 33,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 30,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 RUD is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUD, 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 RUD registered?

A1 RUD is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 22 July 2018.

Is A1 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 RUD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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