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Y40 MPR

2018 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,946 mi
Last recorded55,946 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 MPR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 55,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm bushing partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm bushing partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm inner bushing split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm inner bushing split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 44,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm inner bushing split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm inner bushing split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 31,398 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 22,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 19,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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Y40 MPR is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc 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 Y40 MPR, 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

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What year was Y40 MPR registered?

Y40 MPR is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is Y40 MPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 MPR 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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