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CV18 DBU

2018 Audi A5

Red Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,002 mi
Last recorded25,002 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 25,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 15,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 5,210 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 5,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 4,870 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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CV18 DBU is a 2018 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV18 DBU, 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 CV18 DBU registered?

CV18 DBU is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is CV18 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV18 DBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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