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AO18 NLY

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,924 mi
Last recorded112,924 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 NLY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 112,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,175 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))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 98,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 67,999 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Pass 22 Apr 2022 37,535 miles

Child seats fitted to rear.

Fail 22 Apr 2022 37,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/r18-97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child seats fitted to rear.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/r18-97w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 9,520 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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AO18 NLY is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO18 NLY, 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 AO18 NLY registered?

AO18 NLY is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is AO18 NLY safe to buy?

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