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K18 HDE

2017 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,525 mi
Last recorded59,525 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 HDE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 59,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,814 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished-rear brake discs and pads wearing low-nsr tyre worn low-

Pass 13 Dec 2024 51,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,047 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 79,047 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsr and osr (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 43,863 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 43,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 35,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,868 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 28,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 20,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,630 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 42,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,059 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 36,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,486 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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K18 HDE is a 2017 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2017 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 48,661 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 K18 HDE, 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 9 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K18 HDE registered?

K18 HDE is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 27 December 2017.

Is K18 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 HDE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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