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A3 EYW

2018 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,304 mi
Last recorded43,304 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EYW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 43,304 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 43,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Tyre damaged on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,890 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 41,044 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 39,329 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 39,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 39,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 28,333 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 38,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 38,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 19,305 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 36,341 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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 36,341 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))

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 14 Oct 2021 11,034 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 34,404 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 4,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 30,399 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2018 24,755 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall of tyre has slight damage

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Advise both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Fail 1 Jun 2017 20,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall of tyre damage/ cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall of tyre has slight damage

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Advise both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,609 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2015 12,510 miles

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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A3 EYW is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A3 EYW, 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 A3 EYW registered?

A3 EYW is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2018.

Is A3 EYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 EYW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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