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BW18 XFJ

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,091 mi
Last recorded72,091 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 XFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 72,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 66,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 61,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 49,627 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 42,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 31,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

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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BW18 XFJ is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 BW18 XFJ, 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 BW18 XFJ registered?

BW18 XFJ is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is BW18 XFJ safe to buy?

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