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PU57 RSE

2018 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,398 mi
Last recorded81,398 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU57 RSE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 81,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2026 115,587 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 72,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 107,881 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre X2 Nails

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 61,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 98,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,669 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 53,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 91,390 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,670 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 85,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 40,572 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 39,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,703 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 71,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Dec 2019 71,179 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,199 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 5mm but have brought on the pad warning light. (3.5.1g)

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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PU57 RSE is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PU57 RSE, 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 PU57 RSE registered?

PU57 RSE is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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