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Y19 GDY

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,504 mi
Last recorded56,504 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 GDY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 56,504 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 50,360 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 50,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 50,322 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,333 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 33,512 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 33,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 64,218 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 21,392 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 21,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine noisy

Pass 16 Aug 2022 20,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 47,288 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 14,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 34,991 miles

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

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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Y19 GDY is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y19 GDY, 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 Y19 GDY registered?

Y19 GDY is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2018.

Is Y19 GDY safe to buy?

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