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BD18 XML

2018 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

43,698 mi
Last recorded43,698 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 XML
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 43,698 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 43,584 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2025 37,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 32,216 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 26,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 21,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 15,861 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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BD18 XML is a 2018 Audi A5 in White 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 BD18 XML, 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 BD18 XML registered?

BD18 XML is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is BD18 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 XML shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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