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BF18 HXO

2018 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,143 mi
Last recorded134,143 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 HXO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 134,143 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 134,143 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 112,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 112,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 90,789 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 90,789 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 70,402 miles

Chip In Windscreen Centre

Fail 11 May 2023 70,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Chip In Windscreen Centre

Pass 23 Jun 2022 61,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BF18 HXO is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF18 HXO, 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 BF18 HXO registered?

BF18 HXO is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is BF18 HXO safe to buy?

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