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DE62 MET

2018 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,733 mi
Last recorded45,733 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 MET
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,733 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 45,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 41,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 30,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 21,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 17,416 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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DE62 MET is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DE62 MET, 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 DE62 MET registered?

DE62 MET is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 30 August 2018.

Is DE62 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 MET 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.

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