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BV68 OLU

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,467 mi
Last recorded84,467 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV68 OLU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 84,467 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 84,467 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,344 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 67,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 50,753 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 50,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2022 32,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 32,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 11,041 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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BV68 OLU is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BV68 OLU, 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 BV68 OLU registered?

BV68 OLU is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 17 December 2018.

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