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CP18 SWN

2018 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,904 mi
Last recorded64,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP18 SWN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 64,904 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 56,378 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 48,333 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel rim showing signs of impact but with no distortion.

Fail 15 Jun 2024 48,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner wheel rim heavily buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm bush is torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front gearbox undertray is damaged and hanging down

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel rim showing signs of impact but with no distortion.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 43,095 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 42,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bulkhead side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,182 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 33,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 23,895 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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CP18 SWN is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP18 SWN, 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 CP18 SWN registered?

CP18 SWN is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is CP18 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP18 SWN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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