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CU18 PAO

2018 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,153 mi
Last recorded91,153 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 PAO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 91,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 86,169 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 75,167 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 75,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,877 miles

engine cover,under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2021 57,875 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

engine cover,under trays and sill covers fitted

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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CU18 PAO is a 2018 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU18 PAO, 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

How do I check the history of CU18 PAO?

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What year was CU18 PAO registered?

CU18 PAO is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 11 March 2018.

Is CU18 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU18 PAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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