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Y40 SLF

2021 Audi A5

Red Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,376 mi
Last recorded40,376 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Audi A529,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 SLF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 40,376 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2025 95,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 31,665 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,501 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 90,501 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 24,242 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner shoulders/tread patterns (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged slightly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides damaged slightly on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 62,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,258 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 50,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,598 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,374 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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Y40 SLF is a 2021 Audi A5 in Red. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2021 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SLF, 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 5 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y40 SLF registered?

Y40 SLF is a 2021 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2021.

Is Y40 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 SLF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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