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X1 EDN

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,161 mi
Last recorded61,161 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 EDN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 49,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 49,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 59,351 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 47,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 51,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 46,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 46,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 45,192 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 44,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 37,961 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 40,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 29,109 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 30,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 19,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,487 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 17,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 15,535 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 15,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X1 EDN is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X1 EDN, 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 X1 EDN registered?

X1 EDN is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 17 October 2018.

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