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AJ18 USE

2018 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,878 mi
Last recorded103,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 USE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 103,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 87,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 71,223 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 54,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 44,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 44,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AJ18 USE 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 71.4%.

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 AJ18 USE, 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 AJ18 USE registered?

AJ18 USE is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is AJ18 USE safe to buy?

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