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Y12 SRJ

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,504 mi
Last recorded111,504 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 SRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 111,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 111,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 108,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 94,979 miles

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

brake pad wear light illuminated but brakes thickness satisfactory.

Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,739 miles

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

Front both side upper arms bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 75,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front both side upper arms bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,724 miles

Central Front Lower Underneath cover fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,124 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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Y12 SRJ is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y12 SRJ, 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 Y12 SRJ registered?

Y12 SRJ is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is Y12 SRJ safe to buy?

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