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BW18 YSD

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,491 mi
Last recorded48,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 48,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6mm requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 41,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x50x17 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x50x17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear park sensor fault message on dash

Fail 4 Jul 2025 41,253 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x50x17 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x50x17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad worn message on dash

rear park sensor fault message on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2024 32,881 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 23,000 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 19,000 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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BW18 YSD is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,395cc 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 BW18 YSD, 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 BW18 YSD registered?

BW18 YSD is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is BW18 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 YSD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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