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DC18 ZZP

2018 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,317 mi
Last recorded68,317 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 ZZP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 68,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm,this is close to the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 68,317 miles

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

Central Front Lower engine undertray slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm,this is close to the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 57,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 44,446 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 44,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 35,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 35,026 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,121 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 ZZP is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZZP, 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 DC18 ZZP?

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What year was DC18 ZZP registered?

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

Is DC18 ZZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 ZZP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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