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DC18 ZZM

2018 Audi A5

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,891 mi
Last recorded85,891 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 ZZM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 85,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 8 Aug 2026 85,889 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,457 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 71,457 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 61,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad thickness @ 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad thickness @ 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 41,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad thickness @ 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad thickness @ 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,309 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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DC18 ZZM is a 2018 Audi A5 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC18 ZZM, 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 DC18 ZZM registered?

DC18 ZZM is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 21 August 2018.

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