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BO55 MLS

2018 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,313 mi
Last recorded58,313 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 MLS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 58,313 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2026 66,102 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 66,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,343 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 49,166 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 10 Apr 2025 49,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management sign on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 62,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 62,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 41,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 59,125 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,418 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2023 36,418 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2023 52,490 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,819 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 39,744 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,532 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Pass 9 Jan 2021 26,733 miles

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

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

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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BO55 MLS is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BO55 MLS, 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 BO55 MLS registered?

BO55 MLS is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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