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CX18 GXL

2018 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,993 mi
Last recorded57,993 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX18 GXL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 57,993 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 46,456 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 46,456 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 37,217 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 29,497 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 21,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (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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CX18 GXL is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,894cc petrol 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 CX18 GXL, 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 CX18 GXL?

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What year was CX18 GXL registered?

CX18 GXL is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is CX18 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX18 GXL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX18 GXL have outstanding finance?

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