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AF18 UBS

2018 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,904 mi
Last recorded55,904 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 55,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 47,294 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 38,458 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 31,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 23,597 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 23,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked yellow inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 16,986 miles

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

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

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 UBS is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 UBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF18 UBS registered?

AF18 UBS is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is AF18 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 UBS 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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