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V6 TCV

2018 Audi S5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,697 mi
Last recorded46,697 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi S534,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 TCV
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 46,697 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 107,540 miles

centre exhaust sleeve slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2025 43,276 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 35,747 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 35,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 30,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,298 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 75,704 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 75,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,857 miles

Nearside Front bonnet/bumper/headlamp area damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2019 70,857 miles

Nearside Front bonnet/bumper/headlamp area damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted headlamp aim so it is within spec, however there is no adjustment left in the headlamp and it is only just within spec, headlamp possibly damaged or dislodged due to crash damaged around it (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,630 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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V6 TCV is a 2018 Audi S5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.9% with a typical mileage of 34,794 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 S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V6 TCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Audi S5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V6 TCV registered?

V6 TCV is a 2018 Audi S5, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is V6 TCV safe to buy?

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