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DF18 ABV

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,821 mi
Last recorded59,821 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 ABV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 59,821 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 48,155 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,099 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 22,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round. inner facing out (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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DF18 ABV is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol 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 DF18 ABV, 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 DF18 ABV registered?

DF18 ABV is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 3 July 2018.

Is DF18 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF18 ABV 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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