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A22 XJV

2018 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,321 mi
Last recorded75,321 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 XJV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,321 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 73,540 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 68,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2024 64,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,788 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 53,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 55,337 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,192 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 43,190 miles

full under body shields fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,898 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,299 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 1 Mar 2021 33,912 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 40,364 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 36,037 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 27,816 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 27,816 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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A22 XJV is a 2018 Audi A5 in White 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 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 A22 XJV, 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 A22 XJV registered?

A22 XJV is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 5 February 2018.

Is A22 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 XJV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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