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AF18 OBL

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,126 mi
Last recorded21,126 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 OBL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 21,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 19,401 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 18,960 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 17,102 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sun visors missing.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 13,621 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 13,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 8,651 miles

undertrays fitted

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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AF18 OBL is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 AF18 OBL, 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 AF18 OBL registered?

AF18 OBL is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AF18 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 OBL 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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