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A9 BCM

2018 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,739 mi
Last recorded69,739 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BCM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 69,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,089 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 63,162 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 65,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,283 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 56,202 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 56,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 53,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear stepping inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2024 56,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,551 miles

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

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

covers and undertrays fitted

offside repeater damaged

Pass 2 May 2023 44,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 51,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 37,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 38,826 miles

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Fail 18 May 2022 38,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 45,480 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 45,477 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 31,598 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 35,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 29,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,171 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 23,171 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 13,452 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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A9 BCM is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A9 BCM, 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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A9 BCM is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 6 July 2018.

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