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D23 DGN

2018 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,974 mi
Last recorded103,974 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 DGN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 103,974 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 99,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 94,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads getting low (brake pad warning light on, just touching sensor) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 87,733 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near inner edge ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 66,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 66,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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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D23 DGN is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue 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 D23 DGN, 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 D23 DGN registered?

D23 DGN is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is D23 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 DGN 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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