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Y26 RBY

2018 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,480 mi
Last recorded64,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 RBY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 64,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 56,155 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 48,183 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 39,442 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 39,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 30,658 miles

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

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

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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Y26 RBY is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y26 RBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y26 RBY?

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What year was Y26 RBY registered?

Y26 RBY is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is Y26 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 RBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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