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CY18 BAU

2018 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,426 mi
Last recorded47,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY18 BAU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 47,426 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower rubber/aluminium mount corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 42,628 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 42,628 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 35,351 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 28,760 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 24,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 18,654 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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CY18 BAU is a 2018 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY18 BAU, 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

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What year was CY18 BAU registered?

CY18 BAU is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is CY18 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY18 BAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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