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BU18 UEV

2018 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,304 mi
Last recorded111,304 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 UEV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 111,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 103,072 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,509 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 98,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,469 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,178 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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BU18 UEV is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU18 UEV, 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 BU18 UEV registered?

BU18 UEV is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is BU18 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 UEV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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