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CF18 DSU

2018 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF18 DSU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S front upper back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,912 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S , N/S front upper back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,226 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S , N/S front upper back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2023 62,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S , N/S front upper back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,376 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))

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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CF18 DSU is a 2018 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CF18 DSU, 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 CF18 DSU registered?

CF18 DSU is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is CF18 DSU safe to buy?

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