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AF18 UBD

2018 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,765 mi
Last recorded59,765 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 UBD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 59,765 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 59,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 48,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 35,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm & worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre on 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,944 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring mount rubber perishing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres minor cracking forming in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 15,944 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 15,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 12,491 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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AF18 UBD is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

AF18 UBD is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is AF18 UBD safe to buy?

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