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B14 HCB

2018 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,376 mi
Last recorded50,376 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 HCB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 50,376 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 32,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 24,379 miles

Both rear coil spring lower mounts deteriorated/split

Pass 20 Jul 2022 20,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 15,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2021 15,536 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

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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B14 HCB is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B14 HCB, 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 B14 HCB registered?

B14 HCB is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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