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AR68 ONS

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,655 mi
Last recorded80,655 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR68 ONS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 80,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 75,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,409 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 62,409 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 45,177 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 34,475 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 34,352 miles

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

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

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

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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AR68 ONS is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc 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 AR68 ONS, 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 AR68 ONS registered?

AR68 ONS is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 10 October 2018.

Is AR68 ONS safe to buy?

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