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BC18 LCT

2018 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,712 mi
Last recorded47,712 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 LCT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,712 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 43,913 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 40,603 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 40,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords hanging out (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 30,004 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 19,629 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 11,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BC18 LCT is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc 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 BC18 LCT, 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 BC18 LCT registered?

BC18 LCT is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is BC18 LCT safe to buy?

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