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AJ18 XRL

2018 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,447 mi
Last recorded51,447 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 51,447 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

Engine cover and undertray fitted preventing full inspection.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc notable lip to edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm friction material remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 44,215 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Inner edge/shoulder slightly worn* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 38,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,770 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,928 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

TPMS indicates low tyre pressure

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 XRL is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AJ18 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

AJ18 XRL is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is AJ18 XRL safe to buy?

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