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BU18 ZRT

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,931 mi
Last recorded50,931 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 ZRT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are wearing a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack is noisy on lock to lock while jacked up

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are wearing a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminating (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing at inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 42,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 35,476 miles

Coolant leak Water pump leaking (Coolant level low) ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers poor. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 35,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm inner bush split (bulkhead side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Water pump leaking (Coolant level low) ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers poor. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 26,832 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 17,702 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 10,947 miles

Nearside Front 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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BU18 ZRT is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black 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 BU18 ZRT, 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 BU18 ZRT registered?

BU18 ZRT is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 14 March 2018.

Is BU18 ZRT safe to buy?

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